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What Happened on June 4, 1985

Historical Events

  • STS 51-G vehicle moves to launch pad
  • Supreme Court strikes down Alabama "moment of silence" law

Famous Birthdays

  • Ana Carolina Reston, Brazilian fashion model (d. 2006)
  • Bar Refaeli, Israeli model
  • Evan Lysacek, American figure skater (Olympic gold men's singles 2010; World C'ship gold 2009), born in Chicago, Illinois
  • Lukas Podolski, German soccer forward (130 caps; Bayern Munich, 1. FC Köln, Arsenal), born in Gliwice, Poland

Famous Deaths

  • John Ringling North, American circus director (Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus from 1937-43), dies at 81
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights

About June 4, 1985

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 1 month and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears For Fears
  • UK #1 Song: 19 - Paul Hardcastle