What Happened on December 20, 1985

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 History
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

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