Historical Events
- Paul Schierhorn's rock musical "The News" closes at Helen Hayes Theater, NYC, after 4 performances
Sports History
Richard Hadlee takes 9-52 New Zealand v Australia at the Gabba
Garry Kasparov Becomes World Chess Champion
Russia's Garry Kasparov (22) becomes the youngest ever World Chess Champion, with a 13-11 win over fellow countryman Anatoly Karpov
- Surprise attack on Belgium supermarket in Aalst, 8 killed
Famous Deaths
- Helen Rose, costume designer, dies at 81
- Mary MacLaren, actress (Black Swan), dies at 85 of respiratory probs
About November 9, 1985
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Miami Vice Theme - Jan Hammer
#1 Song: The Power of Love - Jennifer Rush
