What Happened on February 10, 1985

Historical Events

  • 35th NBA All-Star Game, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis: West beats East, 140-129; MVP: Ralph Sampson, Houston Rockets, C
  • Andrea Schöne skates ladies world record 5 km (7:32.82)
  • Challenger moves to Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center (Florida) for mating of STS 51-E mission
  • USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan

Famous Birthdays

  • Anette Sagen, Norwegian ski jumper, born in Mosjøen, Norway

Famous Deaths

  • Johnny Mokan, American MLB player (Philadelphia Phillies), dies at 89
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights

About February 10, 1985

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Careless Whisper - Wham! Featuring George Michael
  • UK #1 Song: I Know Him So Well - Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson