What Happened on June 23, 1985

Historical Events

  • Bomb destroys Air India Boeing 747 in air near Ireland, 329 die

Sports History

Laffit Pincay Jr becomes 2nd jockey to win $100 million

Senior Players Championship

Senior Tournament Players Championship Men's Golf, Canterbury GC: Defending champion Arnold Palmer wins his final major by 11 shots from Miller Barber, Lee Elder, Gene Littler & Charles Owens


About June 23, 1985

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 10 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Heaven - Bryan Adams
  • UK #1 Song: Frankie - Sister Sledge