Historical Events
- French author Claude Simon wins the Nobel Prize for Literature
- Lou Piniella named NY Yankee manager
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Rosenstock, American conductor (NY City Opera), dies at 90
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About October 17, 1985
Day of the Week: Thursday
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
