What Happened on October 7, 1985

Historical Events

  • 21st NASA Space Shuttle Mission (51-J): Atlantis 1 lands at Edwards AFB
  • KHQ-AM in Spokane Wash's final transmission
  • Lynette Woodward chosen as 1st woman in Harlem Globetrotters
  • PLO terrorists seize Italian cruise liner Achille Lauro
1985 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Evan Longoria, American baseball player, born in Downey, California
Born in 1985

Famous Deaths

  • Cemal Reşit Rey, Turkish composer, dies at 81
1985 Highlights

About October 7, 1985

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 5 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Oh Sheila - Ready For The World
  • UK #1 Song: The Power of Love - Jennifer Rush