The Tragic and Fatal Secret of Rock Hudson
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Historical Events
- A Mayor Richard Caliguiri led coalition of public and private groups committed to keeping the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates in town for at least 5 years reach agreement to buy the baseball team for $22 million
- Detroit 1st baseman Darrell Evans hits home run #40 in Tigers' 4-2 win over Toronto Blue Jays; first to record 40 x HRs in a MLB season in both Leagues
Event of Interest
Russian party leader Gorbachev visits Paris (his first trip abroad)
1985 History
Famous Deaths
- (Georgios) "George" Savalas, Greek-American actor (Kojak; Kelly's Heroes), dies of leukemia at 58
Rock Hudson (1925-1985)
American actor (Pillow Talk, A Farewell to Arms, Ice Station Zebra), dies of AIDS-related complications at 59
- Sidney Clute, American actor (Lou Grant; Cagney & Lacey), dies at 69
About October 2, 1985
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 8 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
Holidays: Gandhi Jayanti (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Money For Nothing - Dire Straits
#1 Song: If I Was - Midge Ure
