What Happened on July 1, 1985

Famous Birthdays

  • Chris Perez, American baseball pitcher (MLB All Star 2011, 12 Cleveland Indians; World Cup gold 2007), born in Bradenton, Florida

Léa Seydoux (38 years old)

French actress (Blue Is the Warmest Colour, Spectre), born in Paris, France


Famous Deaths

  • Pauli Murray, African American poet and civil rights activist, dies at 74
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights

About July 1, 1985

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer

Holidays: Canada Day (Canada)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Sussudio - Phil Collins
  • UK #1 Song: Frankie - Sister Sledge