What are the important events that happened on August 2, 1985? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
August 2, 1985: Facts & Myths About This Day
August 2, 1985 is the 214th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 151 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 20, 1985 – a Friday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
When this day started, 136,608 hours has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.
Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectadecatetragon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $126.86. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Ox is the mythical animal and Wood is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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August 2, 1985 Historical Events
- 1985 –Delta Air Lines Flight 191, a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar crashes at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport killing 137.
Who were born on August 2, 1985?
- 1985 –Britt Nicole, American Christian pop vocalist
- 1985 –Harry Smith, Canadian professional wrestler
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