What Happened on November 11, 1985

Historical Events

  • 1st AIDS themed TV movie - "An Early Frost" screens in US on NBC
  • Challenger flies back to Kennedy Space Center via Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
  • Yonkers is found guilty of segregating schools & housing

Famous Birthdays

  • Jessica Sierra, American Idol season 4 finalist
  • Luton Shelton, Jamaican soccer striker (75 caps; Vålerenga, Karabükspor, Sheffield United), born in Kingston, Jamaica (d. 2021)
  • Robin Uthappa, Indian cricket player 'The Walking Assassin', born in Kodagu, India

Famous Deaths

  • Pelle Lindbergh, Swedish NHL goaltender, 1981-86, Vezina Award winner (Philadelphia Flyers), dies after drunk driving collision between his Porsche and wall at 26
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights

About November 11, 1985

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 5 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio

Holidays: Veterans Day (United States)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: We Built This City - Starship
  • UK #1 Song: A Good Heart - Feargal Sharkey