Famous Birthdays
- Al Jefferson, American basketball player, born in Monticello, Mississippi
- Fernando Rees, Brazilian race car driver, born in São Paulo, Brazil
Famous Deaths
- Brian Gwynne Horrocks, English Army Lt-General, author (A Full Life; Corps Commander), and film consultant (A Bridge Too Far), dies at 89
- Lovro von Matačić, Croatian conductor and composer (Bruckner Medal), dies at 86
1985 Highlights
About January 4, 1985
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Like A Virgin - Madonna
- #1 Song: Do They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid