Historical Events
- US renounces jurisdiction of World Court despite previous promise
Famous Birthdays
- Dale Begg-Smith, Australian-Canadian freestyle skier, born in Vancouver, British Columbia
- Minnisha Lamba, Indian actress & model, born in New Delhi, India
- Riccardo Montolivo, Italian soccer player, born in Milan, Italy
Famous Deaths
- Mahmoud Taha, Sudanese Muslim leader, hanged at 76
- Wilfrid Brambell, Irish actor (Hard Day's Night, Steptoe and Son), dies from cancer at 72
1985 Highlights
About January 18, 1985
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Like A Virgin - Madonna
#1 Song: I Want to Know What Love Is - Foreigner
