Historical Events
F1 World Champion
French McLaren driver Alain Prost clinches his first Formula 1 World Drivers Championship with a 4th placing in the European Grand Prix at Brands Hatch
- Marita Koch of E Germany sets 400m woman's record (47.6) in Australia
Sports History
New York Yankees knuckleballer Phil Niekro becomes 18th pitcher to win 300 games; at 46 becomes oldest to pitch a shut-out, beating Toronto 8-0
- PC Keith Blakelock is murdered as riots erupt in the Broadwater Farm estate in Tottenham, north London.
Famous Deaths
- Nelson Riddle, American Grammy Award-winning bandleader, conductor, and orchestrator for Capitol Records (Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Dean Martin), dies of complications from cirrhosis of the liver at 64
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About October 6, 1985
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 6 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Oh Sheila - Ready For The World
#1 Song: The Power of Love - Jennifer Rush
