What Happened on January 19, 1985

Historical Events

"Born in the USA"

"Born in the USA", single by Bruce Springsteen, peaks at #9

  • 4 die in a car & train crash in Buda Ill

Famous Birthdays

  • Benny Feilhaber, American soccer player, born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Damien Chazelle, French-American film director (La La Land), born in Providence, Rhode Island
  • Esteban Guerrieri, Argentine racing driver, born in Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Rika Ishikawa, Japanese singer (Morning Musume), born in Yokosuka, Japan
Born in 1985
1985 Highlights

About January 19, 1985

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 2 months and 9 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