Historical Events
Film and TV Awards
11th People's Choice Awards: Clint Eastwood & Meryl Streep win (Motion Picture) and Tom Selleck, Joan Collins & Linda Evans win (TV)
Sports History
Larry Bird scores Boston Celtic record 60 points
Famous Birthdays
- Bradley Wright-Phillips, English footballer
- Stromae [Paul Van Haver], Belgian rapper and songwriter, born in Brussels, Belgium
- Tosh Townend, American skateboarder
Famous Deaths
- Eugene Ormandy [Jenő Blau], Hungarian-American violinist and conductor (Philadelphia Orchestra, 1936-80), dies of pneumonia at 85
1985 Highlights
About March 12, 1985
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Can't Fight This Feeling - REO Speedwagon
#1 Song: You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) - Dead Or Alive