Historical Events
- FDA in the US approves an ELISA screening test for AIDS antibody for all blood banks
Famous Birthdays
- Luke Pritchard, British rock singer and guitarist (The Kooks - Inside In/Inside Out), born in Worthing, West Sussex, England
- Reggie Bush, American NFL running back (Heisman Trophy 2005 [later forfeited], USC; Super Bowl 2009, New Orleans Saints), born in Spring Valley, California
- Robert Iler, American actor
- Tobuscus [Toby Turner], American YouTube personality, born in Osborn, Mississippi
Famous Deaths
- John Kelly Jr, American rower (Olympic bronze single sculls 1956; president US Olympic Committee 1985) and brother of Grace Kelly, dies at 57
1985 Highlights
About March 2, 1985
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 1 month and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Careless Whisper - Wham! Featuring George Michael
#1 Song: I Know Him So Well - Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson
