Historical Events
- 56th All Star Baseball Game: NL wins 6-1 at Humphrey Metrodome, Minn
- All star MVP: LaMarr Hoyt (San Diego Padres)
- Bill to abolish Greater London Council receives royal assent
Famous Deaths
- Heinrich Böll, German writer, Nobel laureate (b. 1917)
- Robert Siohan, French conductor and composer, dies at 91
- Wayne King, American saxophonist and bandleader, known as the Waltz King ("The Waltz You Saved for Me"), dies at 84
About July 16, 1985
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: A View To A Kill - Duran Duran
#1 Song: Frankie - Sister Sledge
