Historical Events
- 56th All Star Baseball Game: NL wins 6-1 at Humphrey Metrodome, Minn
- All star MVP: LaMarr Hoyt (San Diego Padres)
- Bill to abolish Greater London Council receives royal assent
Famous Deaths
- Heinrich Böll, German writer, Nobel laureate (b. 1917)
- Robert Siohan, French conductor and composer, dies at 91
- Wayne King, American saxophonist and bandleader, known as the Waltz King ("The Waltz You Saved for Me"), dies at 84
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About July 16, 1985
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: A View To A Kill - Duran Duran
#1 Song: Frankie - Sister Sledge
