Thursday, 28th March 1985 in Paris
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! Explore 44 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Paris. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Paris brings drizzly with temperatures between -2°C and 7°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Aries. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Thursday, 28th March in Paris, FR.
On 28 March 1985, Paris experienced drizzly conditions typical of the French capital during early spring. The city, situated on the Seine in north-central France, serves as the cultural and political centre of France and has been a major European hub for centuries. Paris remains renowned for its architecture, museums and historical significance across the continent.
Throughout history, 28 March has witnessed several significant events. In 1979, British Prime Minister James Callaghan was defeated by one vote in a vote of no confidence after his government struggled to cope with widespread strikes during the Winter of Discontent, marking a pivotal moment in post-war British politics. More recently, in 2015, a siege of a hotel in Mogadishu by al-Shabaab militants ended after Somali Armed Forces recaptured the premises, concluding a conflict that had claimed at least 20 lives. The date also marks the 1968 publication of Colonel Sun, a James Bond novel written by Kingsley Amis, which became the first authorised continuation of Ian Fleming's famous spy series following Fleming's death in 1964.
On this particular date in 1985, the night sky displayed a waning gibbous moon, whilst the zodiac sign was Aries, a period associated with the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. Those born under this sign during late March share astrological characteristics traditionally linked to the first sign of the zodiac calendar.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Paris on 28th March 1985
Patience and haste arrive at the same door; one alone spares the soul.
Fortune of the Day
28th March in the Stars – Star Sign Aries
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on March 28 blend Aries boldness with Jupiter's expansive wisdom, creating natural leaders who combine vision with practical insight. Their direct, courageous nature draws people to them instinctively. These individuals radiate confidence and enthusiasm.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths include courage, determination, and intellectual breadth that inspires others. Impatience and excessive optimism can push them toward hasty choices. Numerology 4 grounds them, yet impulsiveness remains their recurring challenge.
Love In relationships, they offer passion, generosity, and a genuine appetite for adventure. They seek partners who match their enthusiasm and provide intellectual depth. Long-term commitment requires more emotional restraint and consistency.
Caree & Finance They thrive in positions offering responsibility and creative freedom. Entrepreneurship, management, and pioneering projects naturally appeal to them. Financial stability comes through discipline; unchecked optimism in money matters carries real risk.
Health Their fiery nature demands regular physical activity and proper outlets for energy. Nervous tension and overexertion can disrupt sleep patterns. Meditation and deliberate rest periods support their long-term wellness.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Ox (Wood).
Fun Facts About 28th March
Name Days in Your Language: Gwen, Gwenda, Gwendolyn, Gwyn, Gwynn, Gwynne
Someone born on this day in 1985 would be 41 years old today — just 15,024 days into life, which is roughly 360,595 hours, 21,635,727 minutes, or 1,298,143,669 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 87. day of the year.
There are 278 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 13 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 28th March
- Geno Atkins, American football player (1988)
- Ryan Kalish, American baseball player (1988)
- Yohan Benalouane, French-Tunisian footballer (1987)
- Simeon Jackson, Canadian soccer player (1987)
- Jonathan Van Ness, American hairdresser and television personality (1987)
- Mustafa Ali, American wrestler (1986)
- Bowe Bergdahl, American sergeant (1986)
- Lady Gaga, American singer-songwriter and actress (1986)
- J-Kwon, American rapper (1986)
- Barbora Strýcová, Czech tennis player (1986)
Lives Remembered on 28th March
- Maria von Trapp, Austrian-American singer (born 1905) (1987)
- Virginia Gilmore. American actress (born 1919) (1986)
- Marc Chagall, Russian-French painter (born 1887) (1985)
- William Giauque, Canadian chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1895) (1982)
- Dick Haymes, Argentinian-American actor and singer (born 1918) (1980)
- Emmett Kelly, American clown and actor (born 1898) (1979)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 28th March
- Christian feast day: Christopher Wharton
- Christian feast day: Jeanne-Marie de Maille
- Christian feast day: Józef Sebastian Pelczar
- Christian feast day: Priscus
- Christian feast day: Pope Sixtus III
- Christian feast day: Stephen Harding
- Christian feast day: March 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Serfs Emancipation Day (Tibet)
- Teachers' Day (Czech Republic and Slovakia)
What Happened on 28th March?
- An earthquake strikes close to Mandalay, Myanmar with a magnitude of 7.7, killing over 5400 people. (2025)
- The region of Uusimaa (with the capital city Helsinki) is temporarily isolated from the rest of Finland due to increased COVID-19 infections. (2020)
- At least one million union members, students and unemployed take to the streets in France in protest at the government's proposed First Employment Contract law. (2006)
- An earthquake shakes northern Sumatra with a magnitude of 8.6 and killing over 1000 people. (2005)
- In a friendly fire incident, two American A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft attack British tanks participating in the 2003 invasion of Iraq, killing one soldier. (2003)
- Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos begins operation. (2001)
- Kosovo War: Serb paramilitary and military forces kill at least 130 Kosovo Albanians in Izbica. (1999)
- In South Africa, African National Congress security guards kill dozens of Inkatha Freedom Party protesters. (1994)
- United States President George H. W. Bush posthumously awards Jesse Owens the Congressional Gold Medal. (1990)
- A coolant leak at the Three Mile Island's Unit 2 nuclear reactor outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania leads to the core overheating and a partial meltdown. (1979)