Historical Events
Meeting of Interest
A delegation of the South African Council of Churches meets with President P. W. Botha, following calls by the church for urgent discussions on the causes of unrest, forced removals and the emergency regulations in the country
Broadway Album
Barbra Streisand records "Broadway Album"
- Takao Doi, Mamoru Mohri and Chiaki Mukai are chosen to be Japan's first astronauts
Famous Deaths
- Grayson Hall [Shirley Grossman], American actress (The Night of the Iguana, Dark Shadows), dies of cancer at 62
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About August 7, 1985
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 8 months and 20 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
