Historical Events
Trophy to Bo Jackson
51st Heisman Trophy Award: Bo Jackson, Auburn (RB)
- Atlantis (61-B) returns to Kennedy Space Center via Kelly AFB
Navratilova Defeats Evert-Lloyd
Australian Open Women's Tennis: Martina Navratilova beats Chris Evert-Lloyd 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 for her 3rd and final Australian singles crown
Famous Deaths
- Potter Stewart, 94th Supreme Court Justice (1958-81), dies in NH at 70
- Robert Graves, English writer and poet (King Jesus), dies at 90
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About December 7, 1985
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 4 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Broken Wings - Mr. Mister
- #1 Song: I'm Your Man - Wham!