What Happened on January 18, 1985

Historical Events

  • US renounces jurisdiction of World Court despite previous promise

Famous Birthdays

  • Dale Begg-Smith, Australian-Canadian freestyle skier, born in Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Minnisha Lamba, Indian actress and model, born in New Delhi, India
  • Riccardo Montolivo, Italian soccer player, born in Milan, Italy
Born in 1985

Famous Deaths

  • Mahmoud Taha, Sudanese Muslim leader, hanged at 76
  • Wilfrid Brambell, Irish actor (Hard Day's Night, Steptoe and Son), dies from cancer at 72
1985 Highlights

About January 18, 1985

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Like A Virgin - Madonna
  • UK #1 Song: I Want to Know What Love Is - Foreigner