Historical Events
- Christa McAuliffe chosen as 1st school teacher to fly aboard the space shuttle
- The Val di Stava Dam collapse killing 268 people in Val di Stava, Italy.
Famous Weddings
Isiah Thomas
NBA player Isiah Thomas (24) weds Lynn Kendall in Chicago
Famous Deaths
- Janusz A. Zajdel, Polish sci-fi author (The Whole Truth about Planet Xi), dies at 47
- John Canaday, American art critic (Metropolitan Museum of Art Portfolios), dies at 78
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About July 19, 1985
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: A View To A Kill - Duran Duran
#1 Song: Frankie - Sister Sledge
