Historical Events
- Nicholas Mark Sanders (England) begins circumnavigation of globe, covering 13,035 road miles in 78 days, 3 hr, 30 min
Election of Interest
Robert Mugabe's Zimbabwe African National Union - Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) party wins re-election in Zimbabwe for a second term
Famous Birthdays
Megan Rapinoe (37 years old)
American pro soccer player (American co-captain), born in Redding, California
- Nick O'Malley, British indie rock musician (Arctic Monkeys), born in Sheffield, England
- Stephanie McIntosh, Australian pop singer and actress, born in Malvern, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Ger Schmook, Flemish librarian (ADB, Antwerp City Library) dies at 86
- Jack Robertson, South African cricket spinner (3 Tests v Aust 1935-36), dies
- Marion Byron, actress (Steamboat Bill Jr), dies at 73
About July 5, 1985
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sussudio - Phil Collins
#1 Song: Frankie - Sister Sledge
