What Happened on February 20, 1985

Historical Events

  • After defending his WBC flyweight championship, Sot Chitalada's check for $104,000 is stolen by a ringside pickpocket

Famous Birthdays

  • Julia Volkova, Russian pop singer (t.A.T.u. -single, "All the Things She Said"), born in Moscow
Born in 1985

Famous Deaths

  • Clarence Nash, American voice actor (Donald Duck), dies of leukemia at 80
1985 Highlights

About February 20, 1985

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 1 month and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Careless Whisper - Wham! Featuring George Michael
  • UK #1 Song: I Know Him So Well - Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson