Famous Birthdays
- Yoenis Céspedes, Cuban baseball outfielder (MLB All-Star 2014, 16; Gold Glove Award 2015 Detroit Tigers; Silver Slugger Award 2016; Boston Red Sox, NY Mets), born in Campechuela, Cuba
Famous Deaths
- Benjamin Moloisi, South African poet/Anc'er, hanged at 30
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About October 18, 1985
Day of the Week: Friday
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