August 2, 1985

This is an in-depth look at all the compelling facts about August 2, 1985 πŸ—“οΈ that most don't know. If you were born on this date, prepare to get your mind blown 🀯.

Among the information you’ll find below: western astrology zodiac sign & symbol meanings, your zodiac animal and its characteristics, numerology, as well as must-know things that happened when you were born – from major world and sporting events to the most popular song on your birthday, #1 movie in theaters, your birthstone, celebrities who share your date of birth and so much more!

We hope this page will help you understand yourself better. Let’s go.

πŸ“… Day of Week

August 2nd in 1985 was a Friday and was the 214th day of the 8th month of 1985 in the Georgian calendar. It was also the 63rd day of Summer and there was 30 days left until Fall (autumn). The next time you can reuse 1985 calendar will be in 2030. Both calendars will be exactly the same.

⭐️ 3rd quarter of the year
⚑️ The 63rd day of Summer
⏳ This date was 14,348 days ago
πŸͺ Zodiac sign for this date is Leo
πŸ—“οΈ August 2, 1985 was a Friday
πŸ“† In 2025, August 2 is on a Sunday

β†’ August 2, 1985 in Roman numerals: VIII II MCMLXXXV (mm dd yyyy)

πŸŽ‰ My Birthday

You were born in the Summer of 1985 on a Friday. You are 39 years old, and according to the Chineze Zodiac, it was the Year of the Ox. You have been alive for . If you have been sleeping 8 hours daily since birth, then you have slept a total of 4,783 days or 13.1 years. This equals to about 33% of your life. There were 486 πŸŒ– full moons after you were born up to this day.

You’ve been alive for:

 

⏱️ You are 20,662,311 minutes old
⏳ You have been alive: 344,371 hours
⭐️ You’ve been alive
🌌 Your birth sign is Leo
πŸ‚ You were born in the Year of the Ox
β†’ Age on next birthday: 40 years old

Being born in 1985 makes you a part of Millennials Generation. There are six different generations: G.I. Generation, Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. The generation you are born into makes an impact on your life.

Millennials, also known as Generation Y, are born between 1980 and 1995. Millennial grew up using electronics, the Internet and online social communities. They are tech-savvy, family-centric, achievement-oriented, curious, usually wanting instant gratification and recognition. This generation possesses many characteristics that are unique in comparison to past generations.

Your birthday numbers are 8, 2 and 1985, which reveal that your Life Path number is 6. Your zodiac sign is Leo with a ruling planet Sun. Your birthstone is the Peridot and Sardonyx, and your birth flower is the Gladiolus.

Continue below to find out what this all means in detail πŸ‘‡

🎊🎈 Next Birthday

Your next birthday is in . Your birthday will be on a Saturday and your 41st birthday will be on a Sunday. Below is a countdown to your next birthday. It’s accurate and is automatically updated.

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⏰ FUN FACT: Your first billionth (1,000,000,000) second was on April 10, 2017.

πŸͺ What’s my zodiac sign?

There are 12 astrological signs, also known as signs of the zodiac, each with its own set of strengths, challenges, moods, patterns, relationships, and more. Your zodiac sign reflects the position of the sun when you were born and is the biggest influence on your life and personality in Astrology.

People who are born on August 2 in 1985 have an zodiac sign of Leo ♌. Leos love the limelight. They are are creative and funny, and what's more, they ooze passion.

According to Chinese Zodiac calendar, being born in 1985 means your zodiac animal is a Ox. The Chinese zodiac is based on a 12-year cycle, with each year in a cycle related to an animal sign. A zodiac system has existed in Chinese culture for more than 2,000 years ago. Much like zodiac signs, the Chinese zodiac animal has attributes and significance attached. The animal ruling a person birth year has a great influence on personality, and destiny.

People born in the year of the Ox are persistent and straightforward. They have strong faith and can be seen as stubborn in their old ways.

This year (2024) is the year of the Dragon.

The ruling planet of Leo is Sun. There are 10 major planets, each represent a different set of qualities and characteristics, and rule over a different part of our lives β€” each bringing with them their own unique vibes. Knowing the planets and their effects on your life is just as important as knowing your sign. They all affect us differently, and knowing the areas of life they govern is critical to understanding your horoscope.

The Sun is the most important planet. It is your ego, your motivation, your interests, your basic likes and dislikes, your vitality, and how you express and identify yourself. The Sun is connected to the Masculine and your father.

πŸͺ Zodiac sign: Leo – ♌
πŸ‚ Zodiac animal: Ox
🌌 Ruling Planet: Sun β˜‰
🌊 Zodiac Element: Water
β†’ Zodiac Quality: Fixed

🚢Life Path number

The Life Path number is similar to your zodiac sign. These numbers are used to offer insight into your greater purpose, including strengths, weaknesses, personality, talents, and ambitions. Your Life Path number also exposes the tone of your experiences, and why events occur past, present, and future.

If you were born on August 2, 1985, your Life Path number is 6. The Life Path 6 suggests that you entered this plane with tools to become the ultimate nurturer, and a beacon for truth, justice, righteousness, and domesticity. Nicknamed the motherhood number, the Six is a fixer. However, you possess all of the skills to handle this challenge. The values of sixes are responsibility, family, long-term goals, while the challenges: to make your home comfortable for yourself and others.

🎡 Your birthday song

The number one song in the US on the day of your birth was "Shout" by Tears for Fears. (Billboard Hot 100 – August 2, 1985). Ask your parents if they remember this song.

According to a internet myth the song that was topping the charts on your 14th birthday is the one that defines your entire life. The #1 song on your 14th birthday was "Genie In A Bottle" by Christina Aguilera. On your 18th birthday the number one song was "Crazy In Love" by Beyonce Featuring Jay-Z, and on your 21st birthday it was "Promiscuous" by Nelly Furtado.

🎁 Celebrity birthdays on this day

Below are famous people and celebrities born on August 2, 1985. You share a birthday with Jason Gray (comedian).

πŸŽ„ Holidays on August 2

No major holidays found for this date.

🌎 The world on this day

Ronald Reagan (Republican) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 4.87 billion, according to census.gov.

Generations can be hard to define. We tend to combine huge groups of people into arbitrary categories based on the decades in which they were born and the presumably shared set of cultural traits that shaped their lives and experiences.

Every decade sees a lot of change, no matter the country, no matter the cause. The '80s was a pivotal time period that began to change the course of the world. Let's look back and see how influential this decade was, from the fun times to the hard times.

In the 1980s, Pac-Man was released and Cinco de Mayo took off as a holiday in the United States, 1980 Olympic Summer Games were held in Moscow, smiley emoticons (emojis) were first used by computer scientist Scott Fahlman in 1982, CNN was founded by media mogul Ted Turner, BET was launched and MTV debuted in 1981 - shockingly, cable television did not have commercials until the 1980s.

In '80s we saw the first ever liposuction surgery, the first ever Compact Discs released, and the first ever Hooters restaurant open. The first African-American to win the Miss America pageant was Vanessa Williams in 1983. In 1986, the Soviet Union had the Chernobyl disaster.

There were an estimated 135,970,553 babies born throughout the world in 1985. In 1985, the most popular baby name was Jessica for girls and Michael for boys, according to Social Security Administration.

The most popular movie in 1985 was Back to the Future directed by Robert Zemeckis starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson. Super Mario Bros. developed by Nintendo, was one of the most popular video games in 1985.

πŸ“œ Historical events on August 2nd

Below are some of the most important events that happened on August 2, 1985.

Formal signing of the US Declaration of Independence by 56 people (date most accepted by modern historians).
1st US census conducted, the population was 3,939,214 including 697,624 slaves.
Battle of Bad Axe, Wisconsin: 1,300 Illinois militia defeat Sauk & Fox Native Americans ending the Black Hawk War in the US.
Government of India transferred from East India Company to the British Crown.
Apple becomes the first American public listed company to reach $1 trillion in value.

πŸ† Sports in 1985

San Francisco 49ers beat Miami Dolphins (38 - 16) to win Super Bowl XIX on January 20, 1985 in Stanford, CA. Kansas City Royals beat St. Cardinals Louis (4 - 3) to win the 1985 World Series. Los Angeles Lakers beat Boston Celtics (4 - 2) to win the 1985 NBA Finals. Edmonton Oilers defeated Philadelphia Fyers (4 - 1) to win the 1985 Stanley Cup.
In the 1985 US Open Tennis Championships, Ivan Lendl defeated John McEnroe (7-6(7-1), 6-3, 6-4) to win men's singles title. Hana Mandlνkovα beat Martina Navratilova (7-6(7-3), 1-6, 7-6(7-2)) to become US Open women's singles champion. In the 1985 Wimbledon Championships, Boris Becker defeated Kevin Curren (6-3, 6-7(4-7), 7-6(7-3), 6-4) to win men's singles title. Martina Navratilova beat Chris Evert Lloyd (4-6, 6-3, 6-2) to become Wimbledon women's singles champion. In the 1985 French Open (Roland-Garros), Mats Wilander defeated Ivan Lendl (3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2) to win men's singles title. Chris Evert beat Martina Navratilova (6-3, 6-7(4-7), 7-5) to become French Open women's singles champion. In the 1985 Australian Open, Stefan Edberg defeated Mats Wilander (6-4, 6-3, 6-3) to win men's singles title. Martina Navratilova beat Chris Evert (6-2, 4-6, 6-2) to become Australian Open women's singles champion.

πŸ’Ž Birthstone

Birthstones are gems that are associated with a birth month, each stone has a unique meaning and significance.

The birthstone for August 2, 1985 is Peridot and Sardonyx. Peridot symbolizes strength. Peridot is sometimes called "the evening emerald" for its light green color and resonance with the other realms. The birthstone for this year (2024) is Topaz and Citrine.

🌼 Birth flower

Everyone knows about their zodiac sign, but few people are familiar with their birth flower. In the same way that we have a unique birthstone associated with each month, every month has a birth flower that has its own special meaning.

The birth flower for August is Gladiolus. The name Gladiolus comes from the Latin 'gladius', meaning 'sword'. The name in fact is a reference to the sword-swinging gladiators of ancient Rome. Gladioli are said to embody strength, generosity and moral integrity.

🍾 It’s my birthday quotes

'The more sand that has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it.' - Jean-Paul Sartre πŸ‘Œ FUN FACT: How do you say 'Happy Birthday' in Italian? 'Buon compleanno'.

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πŸ’¬ Birthday messages

'Let us never know what old age is. Let us know the happiness time brings, not count the years.'

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It’s my birthday wishes

'Count your life by smiles, not tears. Count your age by friends, not years. Happy birthday!'

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