Dates by Year
Famous Birthdays
- Neil McGregor, Scottish footballer (Dundee; Hurlford United), born in Irvine, Scotland
- Tom Cullen, Welsh actor (The Weekend; Downton Abbey, 2013-14; The Gold), and director, born in Aberystwyth, Dyfed, Wales
- Tom Fletcher, British pop singer, and guitarist (McFly - "5 Colours In Her Hair"; "All About You"), born in Harrow, London, England
Famous Deaths
- Czesław Marek, Polish composer, dies at 93
- Margo, Mexican-American actress (Rumba, Viva Zapata), dies at 68 of a brain tumor
- Susanne Langer, American philosopher and educator (Philosophy in a New Key), dies at 89
Died in 19851985 Highlights
About July 17, 1985
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 6 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation:Millennial
Chinese Zodiac:Ox
Star Sign:Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: A View To A Kill -Duran Duran
#1 Song: Frankie -Sister Sledge
