Historical Events
- Atlantis moves to Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center (Florida) for mating of STS 61-B mission
Famous Birthdays
- Jack Osbourne, English television star, born in St John's Wood, London
Famous Weddings
Ken Follett
Welsh novelist Ken Follett (36) weds English politician Barbara Hubbard (42); his second, her third
Famous Deaths
- Masten Gregory, American auto racer (24 Hours of Le Mans 1961, 65 [Jochen Rindt]), dies at 53
- Nicolas Frantz, Luxembourgish road cyclist (Tour de France 1927-28), dies at 86
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About November 8, 1985
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 5 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Miami Vice Theme - Jan Hammer
#1 Song: The Power of Love - Jennifer Rush
