Historical Events
Sports History
Met Dwight Gooden becomes youngest pitcher to win 20 games (20y 9m 9d)
- STS 51-I scrubbed at T -9m because of an onboard computer problem
Famous Deaths
- Samantha Smith, American peace activist and actress (invited to the Soviet Union during Cold War), dies in plane at 13
About August 25, 1985
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Power Of Love - Huey Lewis & The News
#1 Song: I Got You Babe - Ub40 Featuring Chrissie Hynde
