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1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1985th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 985th year of the 2nd millennium, the 85th year of the 20th century, and the 6th year of the 1980s decade.
The year 1985 was designated as the International Youth Year by the United Nations.

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    Freddie Mercury's 'Mr. Bad Guy': A Solo Venture Unveiled on April 29, 1985

    On this day April 29, 1985, Freddie Mercury's debut and only solo album, "Mr. Bad Guy," entered the Billboard charts at #159, achieving a commendable #6 position in the UK.
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    Be Yourself Tonight by Eurythmics Debuted Today April 29, 1985

    On April 29, 1985, Eurythmics' fourth album, "Be Yourself Tonight," climbed to #9 on the Billboard charts and secured the top spot in Australia. This album includes the hit song "Would I Lie To You."
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    Cargo by Men at Work: Released Today April 29, 1985

    On this day April 29, 1985, Men at Work's second album, "Cargo,"was released. The album rose to #3 on the Billboard charts and reached #1 in Australia. It sold over 3 million copies in the US.
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    Today on April 26, 1985: 'Just One of the Guys' Hit the Theaters

    On this day April 25 1986, "Just One of the Guys," directed by Lisa Gottlieb and starring Joyce Hyser, Billy Jacoby, Sherilyn Fenn, and William Zabka, was released. The film's budget is not available, but it grossed $11.5 million at the box office.
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    Exodus' Debut Album ‘Bonded by Blood’ Released Today April 25 1985

    On this day April 25, 1985, Exodus released their debut album, "Bonded by Blood," marking the emergence of the Bay Area thrash band.
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    On This Day April 23, 1985: Men at Work's 'Two Hearts' Made Its Debut

    On this day April 23, 1985, "Two Hearts," the third and final album by Men at Work, debuted at number 50 on the Billboard Charts.
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    Around the World in a Day by Prince and the Revolution Hits #1 on US Billboard 200 Today April 22, 1985

    On this day, April 22, 1985, Prince and the Revolution's 7th album, "Around the World in a Day," claimed the top spot on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album also reached number one in Sweden and the Netherlands. Among its notable tracks was Raspberry Beret.
  8. Pete

    "Benson" Concludes After Seven Seasons: April 19, 1986

    On this day April 19 1986, the final episode of "Benson" aired, concluding its successful seven-season run with a total of 158 episodes on ABC. Notably, in 1985, Robert Guillaume received an Emmy Award for Most Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of Benson. Interestingly...
  9. Pete

    Atlantic Starr's Chart-Topping Album As the Band Turns : Released Today April 15 1985

    On this day April 15 1983, Atlantic Starr's sixth album, "As the Band Turns," hit the shelves. It claimed the #17 spot on the Billboard Charts and an impressive #3 position in the R&B category.
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    On This Day April 12, 1985 Cat's Eye Was Released

    On this day April 12, 1987, the film "Cat's Eye" premiered. Directed by Lewis Teague, it starred Drew Barrymore, James Woods, Alan King, Robert Hays, and Candy Clark. With a budget of $7 million, the movie grossed $13.1 million at the box office.
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    "Dancing into Pop Culture: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Released Today April 12, 1985

    On this day April 12, 1985, the film "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" premiered. Directed by Alan Metter, it featured Sarah Jessica Parker, Helen Hunt, Lee Montgomery, Jonathan Silverman, Ed Lauter, and Shannen Doherty. Made with a budget of $4.9 million, the film grossed $6.3 million at the box office.
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    Milestone Moment: 'Hill Street Blues' Airs 100th Episode on April 11, 1985

    On this day April 11, 1985, "Hill Street Blues" celebrated a milestone by airing its 100th episode Queen For a Day.
  13. Pete

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    Madonna's 'The Virgin Tour' Started Today April 10, 1985

    On this day April 10, 1985, Madonna kicked off "The Virgin Tour" in Seattle. The tour concluded on June 11, 1985, with a grand finale at Madison Square Garden.
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    On This Day April 9 1985 Three’s a Crowd' Wraps Up

    On this day April 9 1985, the last episode of "Three’s a Crowd" aired. This spin-off from "Three’s Company" concluded after one season consisting of two episodes.
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    Phil Collins' 'One More Night' Claims #1 Spot in America and Canada March 30, 1985

    On this day March 30, 1985, "One More Night" by Phil Collins topped the charts as the #1 song in America, maintaining its position from March 30 to April 12. Additionally, it reached #1 in Canada.
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    Music's Biggest Night: The 27th Annual Grammy Awards Shine in 1985

    On this day February 26, 1985, the 27th Annual Grammy Awards were broadcasted on CBS, hosted by John Denver at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The evening saw Tina Turner winning Record of the Year for "What's Love Got To Do With It," which also earned her the Song of the Year title...
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    Today in 1985: 'Witness' Premiere

    On this day February 8, 1985, the film "Witness" premiered, directed by Peter Weir and featuring Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis, and Lukas Haas. Made on a budget of $12 million, it grossed $68.7 million at the box office. The movie received 8 Academy Award nominations, winning for Best Original...
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    January 28, 1985: David Lee Roth's Debut Solo EP Crazy From the Heart

    On January 28, 1985, a notable music release occurred with David Lee Roth's debut solo recording titled "Crazy From the Heart" EP. This EP made its mark on the Billboard Charts, reaching the 15th position. One of its standout tracks is California Girls. I still have this album. I remember buying...
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    Remembering 'We Are the World' on Its January 28, 1985 Recording Date

    On January 28, 1985, the iconic song "We Are the World" was recorded with the aim of raising funds to aid the famine crisis in Ethiopia. This powerful anthem not only topped the charts in the United States from April 13 to March 10 but also reached the number one spot in numerous countries...
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