What Happened on April 14, 1985

Historical Events

  • "Take Me Along!" opens/closes at Martin Beck Theater NYC
  • Ahmed Salah wins 1st World Cup marathon (2:08:09)
  • Alan Garcia wins elections in Peru
  • Bob Carpenter is unsuccessful on Washington Capitals 1st playoff penalty shot
  • Jack C. Burcham is 5th to receive "Jarvik 7" permanent artificial heart

Famous Deaths

  • Noele Gordon, British actress (Crossroads), dies at 65
  • Reginald Beane, American pianist (Starlit Time: Once Upon a Tune), dies at 63
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights

About April 14, 1985

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 39 years and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • USUK #1 Song: We Are The World - USA For Africa