April 1985 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in April 1985.
The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on April 1985: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of April 1985?
Events
- 02 Apr 1985 US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site.
- 03 Apr 1985 French government adopts equal electoral system.
- 04 Apr 1985 Tulane University cancels its basketball season amidst scandal.
- 06 Apr 1985 Atlantis (OV-104) rollout at Palmdale
- 07 Apr 1985 New Jersey Generals' Hershel Walker runs for USFL record 233 yards.
- 08 Apr 1985 Leader of the Pack opens at Ambassador Theater NYC for 120 performances
- 10 Apr 1985 Caps 4-Isles 3 (OT) - Patrick Division Semifinals - Caps hold 1-0 lead
- 11 Apr 1985 Caps 2-Isles 1 (OT) - Patrick Division Semifinals - Caps hold 2-0 lead
- 12 Apr 1985 16th Shuttle Mission (51D) - Discovery 4 launched with Senator Jake Garn
- 13 Apr 1985 TASS denounced US boycott of Moscow Olympics
- 14 Apr 1985 Take Me Along! opens / closes at Martin Beck Theater, New York City
- 15 Apr 1985 Challenger moves to launch pad for 51-B missing
- 16 Apr 1985 Grind opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 79 performances
- 18 Apr 1985 Flyers 3-Isles 0 - Patrick Division Finals - Flyers hold 1-0 lead
- 19 Apr 1985 16th Space Shuttle Mission (51-D) - Discovery 4 returns to Earth
- 20 Apr 1985 Karyn Marshall of New York City, New York lifts 303 pounds in a clean-and-jerk lift.
- 21 Apr 1985 Flyers 5-Isles 2 - Patrick Division Finals - Flyers hold 2-0 lead
- 23 Apr 1985 Flyers 5-Isles 3 - Patrick Division Finals - Flyers hold 3-0 lead
- 24 Apr 1985 Pulitzer prize awarded to Carolyn Lizer for Yin
- 25 Apr 1985 Flyers 2-Isles 6 - Patrick Division Finals - Flyers hold 3-1 lead
- 28 Apr 1985 Billy Martin named New York Yankees' manager for fourth time.
- 29 Apr 1985 17th space shuttle mission (51-B) - Challenger 7 launched
- 30 Apr 1985 Last edition of Brink Daily Mail / Sunday Express in South Africa
- 06 Apr 1985 Sudanese President Gaafar Nimeiry is ousted from power in a coup d'état led by Field Marshal Abdel Rahman Swar al-Dahab.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in April 1985?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Phil Collins - One More Night
- USA for Africa - We Are The World
- Madonna - Crazy For You
- Madonna - Material Girl
- Commodores - Nightshift
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Philip Bailey With Phil Collins - Easy Lover
- Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
- Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Welcome To The Pleasuredome
- USA For Africa - We Are The World
- Sarah Brightman & Paul Miles-Kingston - Pie Jesu
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
Books
Which were the most popular books released in April 1985?
The Talisman
By: Stephen King and Peter Straub
The "extraordinary" collaboration of #1 bestselling author Stephen King with Peter Straub (The Washington Post). An epic thriller about a young boy who tries to save his mother's lives.
The Courage To Change
By: Dennis Wholey
The commentator on PBS's LateNight America collects stories of celebrities who have struggled with alcoholism. These stories are supplemented by alcohol experts.
The Lonely Silver Rain
By: John D. MacDonald
The Lonely Silver Rain, a classic crime novel by a beloved master of fiction, features Travis McGee, a hardboiled detective who lives in a houseboat.
The Soong Dynasty
By: Sterling Seagrave
"Fast-paced and packed with racy details" - New York Times Book ReviewThe Soong Dynasty is the definitive behind-the scenes account of the Soong family, whose wealth and power dominated China and American policy towards Asia during the Twentieth century.