Historical Events
- "Song & Dance" opens at Royale Theater NYC for 474 performances
- "The Equalizer" TV spy/crime drama debuts in the US on CBS (starring Edward Woodward)
- BBC Radio reports prime # 2^216091-1 found in Houston
Famous Birthdays
- Pete Cashmore, Scottish blogger (Mashable), born in Banchory, Scotland
Famous Weddings
- Comedian Jeff Foxworthy (27) weds Pamela Gregg at New York City's Central Park
Famous Deaths
- Gerald Holtom, British artist and graphic designer (Nuclear Disarmament (ND) logo, which later became an international peace symbol), dies at 71
About September 18, 1985
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 6 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Money For Nothing - Dire Straits
#1 Song: Dancing in the Streets - David Bowie & Mick Jagger