Historical Events
- Mary Decker Tabb Slaney runs US 3K female record (8:25.83)
US Open Women's Tennis
US Open Women's Tennis: Hana Mandlíková beats Martina Navratilova 7-6, 1-6, 7-6 for her first US title
Famous Birthdays
- Alyssa Diaz, American actress (The Rookie), born in Los Angeles, California
- Radhika Apte, Indian actress (Lust Stories), born in Vallore, India
- Rafinha [Márcio Rafael Ferreira de Souza], Brazilian footballer, born in Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
Famous Deaths
- Frank "Bruiser" Kinard, American College-Pro Football HOF tackle (Ole Miss; 6 × First-team All-Pro; 5 × NFL All-Star; Brooklyn Dodgers/Tigers, Fleet City, NY Yankees), dies from Alzheimer's disease at 70
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About September 7, 1985
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 7 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion) - John Parr
#1 Song: Dancing in the Streets - David Bowie & Mick Jagger
