Historical Events
The Sinking of the Rainbow Warrior
French DGSE officers Dominique Prieur and Alain Mafart are arrested and charged with murder over the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior
Event of Interest
Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi signs a peace accord with Sikh leader Harchand Singh Longowai to settle the three-year Punjab crisis [1]
Famous Birthdays
- Patrice Bergeron, Canadian hockey player
- Xenia Rubinos, American jazz-funk-rock singer-songwriter, born in Hartford, Connecticut
About July 24, 1985
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Everytime You Go Away - Paul Young
#1 Song: There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart) - Eurythmics
