What Happened on March 13, 1985

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Funeral services held for Konstantin Chernenko in Moscow

  • Michael Secrest (US) begins 24-hr ride of 516 miles, 427 yards

Famous Birthdays

  • Alcides [Alcides Eduardo Mendes de Araújo Alves], Brazilian football player, born in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
  • Austin Scott, American football player, born in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Emile Hirsch (39 years old)

American actor (Into the Wild, Speed Racer), born in Topanga, California


Famous Deaths

  • Robert "Bob" Shad [Abraham Shadrinsky], American record producer and record label owner (Big Brother and the Holding Company), dies at 65
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights

About March 13, 1985

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Can't Fight This Feeling - REO Speedwagon
  • UK #1 Song: You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) - Dead Or Alive