Historical Events
- 21st Shuttle Mission (51J)-Atlantis 1-all-military flight launched
- Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) adopts constitution
Beatification
Pope John Paul II beatifies Dutch Roman Catholic priest and anti-Nazi activist Titus Brandsma (1881-1942); canonized as a saint in 2022
- South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands adopts constitution
- Walter Polovchak becomes a "free man" upon turning 18
Famous Deaths
- Charles Collingwood, American news commentator (Chronicles), dies at 68
- Maurice Copeland, American actor (Ralph-Those Young Charmings), dies at 74
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About October 3, 1985
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 6 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Money For Nothing - Dire Straits
#1 Song: If I Was - Midge Ure
