Historical Events
- 19th NASA Space Shuttle Mission (51-G): Challenger 8 lands at Edwards AFB
- MLB Players' Association stages a midseason baseball strike (lasts 1 day)
- STS 51-I vehicle moves to launch pad
Famous Deaths
- Forbes Burnham, Premier Guyana (1964-85), dies during surgery at 62
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About August 6, 1985
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 8 months and 21 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
