Historical Events
- "Prakas" sets trotting mile record of 1:53.4 at Du Quoin, Illinois
Sports History
Ángel Cordero Jr. becomes 3rd jockey to ride horses earning over $100m
- Night Stalker suspect that terrorized California captured in East Los Angeles
Famous Birthdays
Mohammed bin Salman (38 years old)
Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia (2017-) and Saudi Defense Minister (2015-), born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Famous Deaths
- Frank Macfarlane Burnet, Australian virologist (Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for tissue grafting), dies at 85
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About August 31, 1985
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 7 months and 27 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: I Got You Babe - Ub40 Featuring Chrissie Hynde
