Historical Events
World Record
Ingrid Kristiansen of Norway becomes first woman to run 10,000m in under 31 minutes; takes world record down to 30:59.42 in Oslo, Norway
Famous Birthdays
- Benedita Pereira, Portuguese actress, born in Porto, Portugal
- Lou Taylor Pucci, American actor (Thumbsucker), born in Seaside Heights, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- 'Smoky' Joe Wood, American baseball pitcher/outfielder (World Series 1912, 15, 20; MLB wins leader 34–5 1912; pitched no-hitter 1911; Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians), dies at 95
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About July 27, 1985
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 38 years and 9 months
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
