Historical Events
- "Leader of the Pack" closes at Ambassador Theater NYC after 120 performances
Tour de France
72nd Tour de France won by Bernard Hinault of France
- Amina Fakir (Detroit), 23, crowned 18th Miss Black America
British Golf Open
British Open Men's Golf, Royal St George's GC: Scotsman Sandy Lyle wins his only Open title by 1 stroke from runner-up Payne Stewart; last time event features double cut (after 36 and 54 holes), introduced in 1968
Famous Birthdays
- Von Wafer, American basketball player, born in Homer, Louisiana
Famous Deaths
- Mickey Shaughnessy, American actor and comedian (Chicago Teddy Bears), dies at 65
- Vicki Vola, American actress (Miss Miller-Mr District Attorney), dies at 68
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About July 21, 1985
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 8 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Everytime You Go Away - Paul Young
#1 Song: There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart) - Eurythmics
