Historical Events
- Japanese space probe Sakigake launched to Halley's comet
- KHQ-AM in Spokane, Washington, changes call letters to KLSN (now KAQQ)
Hall of Fame
Lou Brock & Hoyt Wilhelm are elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame
Music Premiere
Revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical "The King & I", still starring Yul Brynner opens at Broadway Theater, NYC; runs for 191 performances
1985 History
Famous Birthdays
Lewis Hamilton (38 years old)
English auto racer (World Formula 1 Drivers Champion 2008, 14-15, 17-20), born in Stevenage, England
Famous Deaths
- Johnny Guarnieri, American stride and jazz stride pianist, and harpsichordist (The Gramercy Five; The Morey Amsterdam Show), dies of a heart attack at 67
- Mary Hardy, Australian radio and television presenter (b. 1931)
About January 7, 1985
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 4 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Like A Virgin - Madonna
#1 Song: Do They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid
