Historical Events
- 520 people die when Japan Airlines Flight 123 crashes in Ueno, Japan, the second-deadliest aviation disaster of all time
- Baltimore Orioles W Gross & L Sheets are 6th to hit consecutive pinch HRs
Famous Deaths
- Kyu Sakamoto, Japanese singer (Sukiyaki), and actor, dies in JAL 123 crash at 43
- Manfred Winkelhock, German race car driver (b. 1951)
- Marcel Mihalovici, French composer, dies at 86
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About August 12, 1985
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Shout - Tears For Fears
#1 Song: Into The Groove - Madonna
