Historical Events
- 17th NASA Space Shuttle Mission (51-B): Challenger 7 lands at Edwards AFB
Album Release
Columbia Records releases "Rhythm & Romance", the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash; produced by husband Rodney Crowell, the album was her first to feature her songwriting on a majority of the tracks
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Paul, American basketball point guard (9-time NBA All Star), born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Julie Vega, Filipina child actress and singer, dies at 16
- Pete Desjardins, American diver (Olympic gold 10m platform, 3m springboard 1928), dies at 78
About May 6, 1985
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 1 month and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: May Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Crazy For You - Madonna
#1 Song: 19 - Paul Hardcastle
