Historical Events
- "Grind" opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 79 performances
Famous Birthdays
- BenjamÃn Rojas, Argentine actor and singer, born in La Plata, Argentina
- Luol Deng, Sudanese-born British basketball player, born in Wau, South Sudan
- Mark Baker, Welsh author and historian
Famous Deaths
- Scott Brady [Gerald Tierney], American actor (Shotgun Slade, China Syndrome, Gremlins, Johnny Guitar), dies of pulmonary fibrosis at 60
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About April 16, 1985
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 39 years and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: We Are The World - USA For Africa
