Historical Events
- 248 US soldiers & 8 crew members die in Arrow Air charter crash
- DC-8 crashes near Gander, Newfoundland; 258 die
- NASA launches space vehicle S-207
Famous Birthdays
- Joel Karekezi, Rwandan film director (The Mercy of the Jungle), born in Rubavu, Rwanda
- Sabine Devieilhe, French operatic coloratura soprano, born in Ifs, France
Famous Deaths
- Anne Baxter, American actress (The Razor's Edge; All About Eve), and singer, dies of a stroke at 62
- Ian Stewart, Scottish keyboardist, road manager, and co-founder of the Rolling Stones, dies of a heart attack at 47
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About December 12, 1985
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 4 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Broken Wings - Mr. Mister
#1 Song: Saving All My Love For You - Whitney Houston
