What Happened on February 22, 1985

Famous Birthdays

  • Hameur Bouazza, Algerian footballer, born in Essonne, France
  • Sean Garballey, American politician, born in Arlington, Massachusetts
Born in 1985

Famous Deaths

  • Alexander Scourby, American actor (Victory at Sea, Ransom), dies at 71
  • Efrem Zimbalist Sr, Russian-American violinist composer, and educator (Curtis Institute, 1928-68), dies at 95
  • Salvador Espriu, Spanish poet (b. 1913)
1985 Highlights

About February 22, 1985

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 1 month and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

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