Historical Events
- Major General Samuel K. Doe is announced the winner of the first multiparty election in Liberia
- St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Joaquin Andújar is suspended by MLB for 10 games for bumping an umpire
Famous Birthdays
- Vijender Singh, Indian boxer, born in Kaluwas, Bhiwani, India
Famous Deaths
- John Lodge, American actor (Witchmaker) and politician (79th Governor of Connecticut), dies at 82
About October 29, 1985
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 5 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Part-Time Lover - Stevie Wonder
#1 Song: The Power of Love - Jennifer Rush
