What happened this day in history October 26, 1985

What are the important events that happened on October 26, 1985? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 26, 1985: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 26, 1985 is the 299th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 66 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is October 13, 1985 – a Saturday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 499,132,800 seconds 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 ‘dihectaenneacontaenneagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $5,935.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Scorpio is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper 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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October 26, 1985 Historical Events

  • 1985
    The Australian government returns ownership of Uluru to the local Pitjantjatjara Aborigines.

Who were born on October 26, 1985?

  • 1985
    Andrea Bargnani, Italian basketball player
  • 1985
    Asin, Indian actress
  • 1985
    Kieran Read, New Zealand rugby player
  • 1985
    Monta Ellis, American basketball player

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