Historical Events
"Harrigan 'n Hart"
Max Showalter and Peter Walker's musical "Harrigan 'n Hart", starring Harry Groening and Mark Hamill, opens at Longacre Theater, NYC; runs for 4 performances
Botha's Offer
South African President P. W. Botha offers to free Nelson Mandela if he denounces violence
Famous Birthdays
- Adam Federici, Australian football player, born in Nowra, Australia
- Mario Williams, American football defensive end, born in Richlands, North Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Barbara Cowsill, American singer and rock band mother (The Cowsills - "Hair"; "We Can Fly"), dies of emphysema at 56
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About January 31, 1985
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Want To Know What Love Is - Foreigner
#1 Song: I Want to Know What Love Is - Foreigner
