Famous Birthdays
- Eamon Sullivan, Australian swimmer (3 Olympic medals), born in Perth, Australia
- Leisel Jones, Australian swimmer (2 Olympic golds, 1 silver), born in Katherine, Australia
- Richard Duffy, Welsh footballer, born in Swansea, Wales
- Steven Smith, Scottish footballer (Rangers), born in Bellshill, Scotland
Famous Deaths
- "Philly" Joe Jones, American jazz drummer (Miles Davis Quintet), dies of a heart attack at 62
- Tatiana Proskouriakoff, Russian-American Mayan archaeologist who helped decipher Maya hieroglyphs, dies at 76
- Taylor Caldwell [Janet Miriam Holland Taylor Caldwell], Anglo-American novelist (Dynasty of Death, Dear and Glorious Physician), dies at 84
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About August 30, 1985
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 7 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Power Of Love - Huey Lewis & The News
#1 Song: I Got You Babe - Ub40 Featuring Chrissie Hynde
