Historical Events
- STS 51-I mission scrubbed at T -5m because of bad weather
Famous Deaths
- Paul Creston [Giuseppe Guttoveggio], Italian-American composer (Zanoni), educator, and music theorist (Creative Harmony), dies at 78
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About August 24, 1985
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 8 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Power Of Love - Huey Lewis & The News
#1 Song: Into The Groove - Madonna
