Historical Events
- Nobel prize for economics awarded to Franco Modigliani
- Shelley Taylor of Australia makes fastest swim ever around Manhattan Island, doing it in 6 hours 12 minutes 29 seconds
- Shuttle Columbia carries Spacelab into orbit
Famous Birthdays
- Marcos Martinez Ucha, Spanish racing driver, born in Madrid, Spain
- Walter López, Uruguayan footballer (West Ham), born in Montevideo, Uruguay
Famous Deaths
- Meret Oppenheim, German born Swiss surrealist artist and photographer (Object: Le Déjeuner en fourrure), dies at 72
- Ted Steele, American orchestra leader (Cavalcade of Stars), dies at 68
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About October 15, 1985
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Take On Me - a-ha
#1 Song: The Power of Love - Jennifer Rush
