What Happened on May 25, 1985

Historical Events

Sports History

Allan Border scores 4th successive 1st class 100 (vs Derbyshire)

  • Cyclone ravages Bangladesh; 11,000 killed

Famous Birthdays

  • Demba Ba, French footballer (played for Senegal), born in Sèvres, France
  • Luciana Abreu, Portuguese singer and actress (Floribella), born in Massarelos, Porto, Portugal
  • Roman Reigns [Joe" Anoaʻi], American professional wrestler (WWE Champion), born in Pensacola, Florida
Born in 1985

Famous Deaths

  • Harold Hecht, American choreographer, dies at 77 of cancer
  • Robert Nathan, American poet and novelist (Portrait of Jennie), dies at 91

About May 25, 1985

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 37 years and 10 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Everything She Wants - Wham!
  • UK #1 Song: 19 - Paul Hardcastle