What Happened on March 1, 1985

Historical Events

Music History

American singer Liza Minnelli enters Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, California for substance abuse rehabilitation

  • Milwaukee businessman Herb Kohl purchases NBA's Milwaukee Bucks for $18 million
  • Pentagon accepts theory that atomic war would cause a nuclear winter

Famous Birthdays

  • Jeremy Jacob "J" Leman, Champaign Illinois, American Football Player

Famous Deaths

  • Eugene List, American concert pianist and teacher (Eastman School of Music), dies at 66
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About March 1, 1985

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Careless Whisper - Wham! Featuring George Michael
  • UK #1 Song: I Know Him So Well - Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson