What Happened on December 10, 1985

Historical Events

Out of Africa

"Out of Africa", based on the book by Isak Dinesen, directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Meryl Streep and Robert Redford premieres in Los Angeles (Best Picture 1986)

  • Bill to balance the federal budget passed by US Congress

Famous Birthdays

  • Grace Chatto, British electronic-pop singer and cellist (Clean Bandit - "Rather Be"; "Symphony"), born in London

Raven-Symoné (38 years old)

American actress (The Cosby Show, 1989-92 -"Olivia"; That's So Raven, 2003-07), and singer, born in Atlanta, Georgia

  • T. J. Hensick, American ice hockey player

About December 10, 1985

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 4 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Broken Wings - Mr. Mister
  • UK #1 Song: Saving All My Love For You - Whitney Houston