What Happened on July 23, 1985

Famous Birthdays

  • Luis Ángel Landín, Mexican footballer, born in Zamora, Mexico
  • Matthew Murphy English singer-songwriter and guitarist (The Wombats), born in Liverpool, England
Born in 1985

Famous Deaths

  • Johnny Wardle, English cricketer (b. 1923)
  • Kay Kyser, bandleader (Kay Kyser's Kollege), dies at 79
1985 Highlights

About July 23, 1985

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Everytime You Go Away - Paul Young
  • UK #1 Song: There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart) - Eurythmics