Historical Events
Potvin Passes Orr
Denis Potvin passes Bobby Orr as NHL defenseman scorer (916 points)
- Position of American Poet Laureate established (Robert Warren is 1st)
- Sportscaster Howard Cosell retires from television sports after 20 years with ABC
1985 Highlights
About December 20, 1985
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Say You, Say Me - Lionel Richie
- #1 Song: Saving All My Love For You - Whitney Houston