Historical Events
- "Tap Dance Kid" closes at Broadhurst Theater NYC after 669 performances
- Challenger flies to Kennedy Space Center via Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz
PGA Championship
PGA Championship Men's Golf, Cherry Hills CC: Hubert Green wins by 2 strokes from fellow American Lee Trevino
- Rudolf Povarnitsin of USSR sets new high jump world record (7'10"12)
Famous Birthdays
- Grace Adams-Short, British reality television contestant
About August 11, 1985
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Shout - Tears For Fears
#1 Song: Into The Groove - Madonna
