Historical Events
Ballon d'Or
Ballon d'Or: Juventus' French midfielder Michel Platini is named Europe's best football player for the 3rd consecutive time; beats Verona striker Preben Elkjær and Barcelona midfielder Bernd Schuster
Famous Birthdays
- David Ragan, American race car driver, born in Unadilla, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- Ferhat Abbas, Algerian politician and President of the National Constituent Assembly of Algeria (1962-63), dies at 86
1985 Highlights
About December 24, 1985
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Say You, Say Me - Lionel Richie
#1 Song: Merry Christmas Everyone - Shakin' Stevens
