Historical Events
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Adventure comedy film "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" starring Paul Reubens is released
Famous Birthdays
- Anna Kendrick, American actress and singer (Pitch Perfect), born in Portland, Maine
- Hayley Peirsol, American swimmer, born in Orange County, california
- JaMarcus Russell, American football player, born in Mobile, Alabama
- Luca Filippi, Italian racing driver, born in Savigliano, Italy
- Vivek Ramaswamy, American businessman (Roivant Sciences) and politician candidate, born in Cincinnati, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- Clive Churchill, Australian rugby league fullback (37 Tests; NSW 27 games; South Sydney; RL "Immortal") and coach (Australia 29 Tests, South Sydney), dies at 58
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About August 9, 1985
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 8 months and 14 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
