Historical Events
- Test Cricket debut of Steve Waugh, v India at the MCG
Famous Birthdays
- Steven Hartman, American actor (Rick Forrester in Bold & Beautiful), born in Westlake, California
- Yuu Shirota, Japanese-Spanish actor and singer, born in Tokyo, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Dian Fossey, American zoologist (Gorillas in the Mist), murdered in Rwanda at 53
- Harold P. Warren, American film director (Manos: The Hands of Fate), dies at 62
- Jackie Ormes, African-American cartoonist (Torchy Brown), dies at 74
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About December 26, 1985
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 4 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Boxing Day (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Say You, Say Me - Lionel Richie
- #1 Song: Merry Christmas Everyone - Shakin' Stevens