Historical Events
- 42nd Venice Film Festival: "Sans toit ni loi (Vagabond)" directed by Agnes Varda wins the Golden Lion
Sports History
Baltimore Oriole Eddie Murray knocks in 9 RBIs in a game vs California Angels
The Sinking of the Rainbow Warrior
French government denies knowledge of bombing of the Greenpeace flagship the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland New Zealand
1985 History
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Kelley, American country musician (Florida Georgia Line), born in Ormond Beach, Florida
- David Price, American MLB player (2012 Cy Young Award), born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
- Hugo Duminil-Copin, French mathematician (Fields Medal 2022, probability theory), born in Paris, France
Famous Deaths
- Alfredo Carmelo, Filipino aviator, lithographer, and painter, dies at 89
- Pieter "Piet" Jongeling, Dutch politician (GPV) and author of children's books (Scout: The Secret of the Swamp), dies at 76
About August 26, 1985
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Holidays: Late Summer Bank Holiday (United Kingdom)
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
