What Happened on March 21, 1985

Historical Events

Hall of Fame

Arthur Ashe is nominated for the International Tennis Hall of Fame

Bloodbath at Langa (Uitenhage) South-Africa, 19 killed

Sports History

Canadian Rick Hansen sets off on his 'Man in Motion' world tour in his wheelchair raising money for spinal research, from Oakridge Mall, Vancouver (successfully completes May 1987) [1]

Track and Field Athlete and Paralympian Rick Hansen

Events in 1985

Famous Birthdays

Adrian Peterson, American Football player

Born in 1985

Famous Deaths

Michael Redgrave, British actor (Browning Version, Goodbye Mr Chips, Lady Vanishes), dies of Parkinson's Disease at 77
Salvador Ley, composer, dies at 78

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