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
Famous Birthdays
- Evan Longoria, American baseball player, born in Downey, California
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
- #1 Song: Oh Sheila - Ready For The World
- #1 Song: The Power of Love - Jennifer Rush