What Happened on June 11, 1985

Historical Events

  • Russian space probe Vega 1 lands on Venus
  • Von Hayes becomes 21st to hit 2 HRs in an inning (Phils-26, Mets-7)
  • WJW-AM/TV in Cleveland Ohio change call letters to WRMR

Famous Birthdays

  • Anja Rubik, Polish supermodel, born in Rzeszów, Poland
  • Chris Trousdale, American pop singer and dancer, born in New Port Richey, Florida
  • Josh Ramsay, Canadian singer and songwriter (Marianas Trench), born in Vancouver, British Columbia

Famous Deaths

  • Karen Ann Quinlan, comatose patient, dies in Morris Plains NJ at 31
  • Sapfo Notara, Greek actress (b. 1907)
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights

About June 11, 1985

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears For Fears
  • UK #1 Song: You'll Never Walk Alone - Crowd