Historical Events
- Andrei Gromyko appointed president of USSR
- European Space Agency launches Giotto (Halley's Comet Flyby)
Famous Birthdays
Ashley Tisdale (38 years old)
American actress and singer (High School Musical), born in Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Chad Henne, American football player
- Rhett Bomar, American football player
- Vincenzo Maltempo, Italian classical pianist (works of Charles-Valentin Alkan), and teacher, born in Benevento, Italy
Famous Deaths
- David Purley, British Formula 1 driver (b. 1945)
1985 Highlights
About July 2, 1985
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sussudio - Phil Collins
#1 Song: Frankie - Sister Sledge
