What Happened on March 8, 1985

Historical Events

  • 6th Big East Men's Basketball Tournament: Georgetown beats St. John's, 92-80
  • Ice Dance Championship at Tokyo won by Bestemianova & Bukin (URS)

Famous Birthdays

  • Ewa Sonnet, Polish model and pop singer, born in Rybnik, Poland

Famous Deaths

  • Edward Andrews, American actor (Tea & Sympathy, Glass Bottom Boat), dies of a heart attack at 70
  • Thomas Creighton, US heart patient (3 implants in 46 hrs), dies at 33
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights

About March 8, 1985

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 1 month and 20 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