Historical Events
- Grambling's Eddie Robinson wins record 324th football game
Famous Birthdays
- Nicola Roberts, English singer (Girls Aloud), born in Stamford, United Kingdom
Famous Deaths
- Brian Keenan, American rock drummer (The Chamber Brothers), dies of a heart attack at 42
- Karl Menger, Austrian-American mathematician (dimension theory), dies at 83
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About October 5, 1985
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 6 months and 23 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
