On July 13, 1985, the historic Live Aid concert took place simultaneously in London, England, and Philadelphia, USA. Organized by musician Bob Geldof, the event aimed to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. It featured performances by some of the biggest music acts of the time and became one of the most iconic charity concerts in history. [Read more]
In March 1985, Mikhail Gorbachev became the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. His leadership brought significant political and economic reforms, known as "glasnost" and "perestroika," which aimed to modernize and open up the Soviet Union. Gorbachev's reforms had a profound impact on global politics. [Read more]
On May 25, 1985, the Unabomber, Theodore Kaczynski, carried out his first bombing attack, targeting a university professor in California. Over the course of nearly two decades, Kaczynski would send a series of mail bombs, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries before his capture in 1996. [Read more]
The first WrestleMania, a professional wrestling event organized by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), took place on March 31, 1985. This inaugural event featured several high-profile matches and marked the beginning of a yearly tradition that continues to this day. [Read more]
On September 1, 1985, a joint American-French expedition led by Dr. Robert Ballard discovered the wreckage of the RMS Titanic, the famous ocean liner that sank on its maiden voyage in 1912. The discovery provided valuable insights into the tragic event and sparked renewed interest in the Titanic's history. [Read more]
In November 1985, Microsoft released Windows 1.0, the first version of its graphical operating system for IBM compatible computers. While not an immediate success, Windows laid the foundation for future versions that would become the dominant operating system in the computer industry. [Read more]