Historical Events
NHL History
For 2nd time, Wayne Gretzky, scores 7 points in a Cup game (3 goals, 4 assists)
Big River
Roger Miller's musical "Big River", based on Mark Twain's 1884 novel "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", opens at Eugene O'Neill Theater, NYC; runs for 1005 performances, wins 3 Tony Awards
- West German Parliament rules it is illegal to deny the Holocaust
Famous Birthdays
- Giedo van der Garde, Dutch racing driver, born in Rhenen, Netherlands
- Jonathan Halyalkar, American actor (Billy-Who's the Boss), born in Ramsey, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Murray Matheson, actor (Felix-Banacek), dies at 72
- Richard Haydn, British actor (The Sound of Music; Alice in Wonderland), dies from a heart attack at 80
1985 Highlights
About April 25, 1985
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: Anzac Day (Australia, New Zealand)
Music Charts
#1 Song: We Are The World - USA For Africa
