What Happened on October 24, 1985

Famous Birthdays

Wayne Rooney (38 years old)

English soccer midfielder (England 119 caps, Man U, Everton), born in Liverpool, England

Famous Deaths

  • Lásló Jósef Bíró, Hungarian inventor (ballpoint pen), dies at 86
  • Maurice Roy, Archbishop of Quebec, (b. 1905)
  • Richie Evans, American auto racer (9 x NASCAR Modified Champion 1973, 78-85), dies in practice accident at 44
1985 Highlights

About October 24, 1985

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 5 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Saving All My Love For You - Whitney Houston
  • UK #1 Song: The Power of Love - Jennifer Rush