Historical Events
- 20th NASA Space Shuttle Mission (51-I): Discovery 6 returns to Earth
- England cricket swing bowler Richard Ellison with 5 for 76 helps dismiss Australia for 129 in 6th Test win at the Oval; England regains Ashes 3-1
Baseball Record
NY Mets catcher Gary Carter smashes 3 consecutive HRs in an 8-3 win v San Diego Padres at Jack Murphy Stadium
Famous Birthdays
- Kelvin Wilson, English footballer, born in Nottingham, England
- Scott Carson, English footballer, born in Whitehaven, England
Famous Deaths
- (Jonathon) "Jo" Jones, American jazz drummer, and percussionist (Count Basie), dies of pneumonia at 73
- John Herbert McDowell, American composer for ballet, TV and the stage, dies at 58
1985 Highlights
About September 3, 1985
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 7 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion) - John Parr
#1 Song: Dancing in the Streets - David Bowie & Mick Jagger
