Historical Events
- Establishment of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is announced
- Flexible-wing glider altitude record (214,250') set by Larry Tudor
Famous Birthdays
- Laurent Ciman, Belgian footballer, born in Farciennes, Belgium
- Salomon Kalou, Ivorian footballer (Chelsea), born in Oumé, Ivory Coast
Famous Deaths
- Theodore Sturgeon, American sci-fi author (Hugo, It, Caviar), dies at 67
About August 5, 1985
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 9 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
Holidays: Civic Holiday (Canada), Summer Bank Holiday (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Shout - Tears For Fears
#1 Song: Into The Groove - Madonna
