Historical Events
- South African Defence Force soldiers, travelling in a convoy of more than ten armoured vehicles, surrounded the Thaba-Juluba high school in Soweto and arrest 200 students during a clampdown on school boycotts
Famous Deaths
- J. Willard Marriott, American entrepreneur and hotelier (founder of Marriott Corporation), dies at 84
- Marion Martin, actress (Dakota Lil, Queen of Burlesque), dies at 67
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About August 13, 1985
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 8 months and 15 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
