What was happening on April 15, 1985?
On April 15, 1985, a Monday, people around the world were experiencing various events and milestones. Here are some of the key happenings:
Global Events:
- The United States celebrated Tax Day, the annual deadline for filing federal income tax returns.
- The Soviet Union launched Soyuz T-13, a manned spacecraft carrying two cosmonauts to the Salyut 7 space station.
- The United Kingdom marked the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, a tragedy that claimed the lives of over 1,500 people.
Popular Culture:
- The film "Back to the Future" was still in production, but its release date was just a few months away.
- The popular song "Like a Prayer" by Madonna was still being written, but would go on to become one of her most iconic hits.
- The video game "Super Mario Bros." was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in Japan, paving the way for one of the most popular gaming franchises in history.
Other Notable Events:
- The first issue of the comic book "The Sandman" was published in the United States.
- The city of Atlanta, Georgia, hosted the 20th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival.
- The NBA playoffs were in full swing, with the Boston Celtics facing the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
It's important to remember that this is just a glimpse into what was happening on April 15, 1985. There were countless other events taking place around the world, both big and small.
To learn more about specific events or historical figures, you can consult online databases, libraries, or museums.
To calculate the age of someone born on April 15, 1985, you would need to subtract that date from the current date.
