Historical Events
- "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," returns to NBC-TV
Amazing Stories
"Amazing Stories" by Steven Spielberg, debuts on NBC-TV
- "MacGyver" starring Richard Dean Anderson, debuts on ABC-TV
- 1st of 5 cyanide-laced Tylenol victims dies
- Deron Cherry, Kansas City vs Seattle, has 4 interceptions!
- Houston QB Warren Moon sacked NFL tying record 12 times (by Cowboys)
Famous Birthdays
- Calvin Johnson, American College Football Hall of Fame wide receiver (Detroit Lions, 6-time Pro Bowl), born in Newnan, Georgia
- Candice LeRae, American professional wrestler (WWE), born in Riverside, California
Famous Deaths
- Benjamin Markarian, Armenian astrophysicist (Markarian galaxies), dies at 71
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About September 29, 1985
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 9 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Money For Nothing - Dire Straits
- #1 Song: If I Was - Midge Ure