What Happened on September 7, 1985

Historical Events

  • Mary Decker Tabb Slaney runs US 3K female record (8:25.83)

Famous Birthdays

  • Alyssa Diaz, American actress (The Rookie), born in Los Angeles, California
  • Radhika Apte, Indian actress (Lust Stories), born in Vallore, India
  • Rafinha [Márcio Rafael Ferreira de Souza], Brazilian footballer, born in Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
Born in 1985

Famous Deaths

  • Frank "Bruiser" Kinard, American College-Pro Football HOF tackle (Ole Miss; 6 × First-team All-Pro; 5 × NFL All-Star; Brooklyn Dodgers/Tigers, Fleet City, NY Yankees), dies from Alzheimer's disease at 70
1985 Highlights

About September 7, 1985

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 6 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion) - John Parr
  • UK #1 Song: Dancing in the Streets - David Bowie & Mick Jagger