What Happened on May 28, 1985

Historical Events

  • David Jacobsen taken hostage in Beirut Lebanon
  • Discovery moves to Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center (Florida) for mating of STS 51-G

Famous Birthdays

  • Colbie Caillat, American folk-pop singer-songwriter ("Breakthrough"; " Bubbly"; "Brighter Than the Sun"), born in Malibu, California
Born in 1985
1985 Highlights

About May 28, 1985

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 10 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Everything She Wants - Wham!
  • UK #1 Song: 19 - Paul Hardcastle