Historical Events
Academy of Country Music Awards
20th Academy of Country Music Awards: Alabama, George Strait, and Reba McEntire win
- France performs nuclear test at Mururoa atoll
Famous Birthdays
- Mashio Miyazaki, Japanese actress (Kids War)
Famous Deaths
- Adolphus "Dolph" Sweet, American actor (Gimme a Break, Which Way is Up), dies of cancer at 64
- Karl Marx, German composer and conductor, dies at 87
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About May 8, 1985
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Crazy For You - Madonna
#1 Song: 19 - Paul Hardcastle
