Historical Events
- 35th Berlin International Film Festival: "The Woman and the Stranger" and "Wetherby" win the Golden Bear (tie)
- STS 51-E vehicle moves to launch pad
- Teen film "The Breakfast Club" is released, written and directed by John Hughes, starring Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall and Ally Sheedy
Chess Controversy
World chess championship match abandoned with Anatoly Karpov 25 leading Garry Kasparov 23
About February 15, 1985
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 2 months and 13 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