Historical Events
- Sudan adopts interim constitution
- US fighter jets force Egyptian plane carrying hijackers of Italian ship Achille Lauro to land in Italy, gunmen are placed in custody
Famous Birthdays
- Aaron Himelstein, American actor (Austin Powers in Goldmember), born in Buffalo Grove, Illinois
- Dominique Cornu, Belgian professional cyclist, born in Beveren, Belgium
Famous Deaths
Orson Welles (1915-1985)
American actor and director (Citizen Kane, War of the Worlds), dies of a heart attack at 70
Yul Brynner (1920-1985)
Russian-Swiss Tony and Academy Award-winning stage and screen actor (The King and I; The Ten Commandments), dies of lung cancer at 65
1985 Highlights
About October 10, 1985
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 6 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Oh Sheila - Ready For The World
#1 Song: The Power of Love - Jennifer Rush
