Historical Events
- Kent Hrbek signs 5-year $6 million contract with Minnesota Twins
- King Hussein of Jordan & PLO leader Arafat sign accord
Cricket History
Wasim Akram takes 10 wickets in his 2nd Test Cricket, NZ still wins
Famous Birthdays
- Mike Richards, Canadian ice hockey center (Stanley Cup 2011, 14 LA Kings; Olympic gold 2010), born in Kenora, Canada
- William Beckett, American singer-songwriter (The Academy Is...), born in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Ben Abruzzo, American businessman and balloonist (b. 1930)
- Heinz Roemheld, American film composer (Yankee Doodle Dandy; Ruby Gentry), dies of pneumonia at 83
- Henry Hathaway, American actor and director of westerns (Nob Hill), dies of a heart attack at 86
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About February 11, 1985
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 2 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Careless Whisper - Wham! Featuring George Michael
#1 Song: I Know Him So Well - Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson
