Historical Events
- "Rembrandt & Hitler or Me" premieres in Amsterdam
- Alain Boubil and Herbert Kretzner's musical "Les Misérables" premieres in London at the Barbican Centre
Music History
Little Richard seriously injured in a single car accident in Los Angeles
Famous Birthdays
Bruno Mars (38 years old)
American pop and R&B singer-songwriter ("Just the Way You Are", "The Lazy Song"; "Uptown Funk"), born in Honolulu, Hawaii
- Eiji Wentz, Japanese American entertainer (WaT), born in Tokyo, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Leon Klinghoffer, American murdered by hijackers of the Achille Lauro when they threw him off the boat at 69
- Malcolm Ross, American balloonist and atmospheric physicist, dies at 65
- Ricardo Bacchelli, Italian playwright and poet (Il malino del Po), dies at 94
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About October 8, 1985
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 6 months and 20 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
