The year of 1985 started on a Tuesday, with a number of significant events taking place around the world across the next 365 days.
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In January, British Telecom announced it was going to phase out its famous red telephone boxes.
In February, Nelson Mandela rejected an offer of freedom from the South African government.
In March, the 57th Academy Awards were held in Los Angeles, with Amadeus winning best picture.
In April 15, South Africa ended its ban on interracial marriages.
In May, scientists of the British Antarctic Survey announced the discovery of the ozone hole.
In June, John Hendricks launched the discovery channel in the United States.
In July, 13 year old Ruth Lawrence achieved a first in mathematics at Oxford University, becoming the youngest British person ever to earn a first-class degree and the youngest known graduate of Oxford University.
In August, Richard Ramirez, the serial killer known as the night stalker, was captured in Los Angeles.
In September, the capital gains tax was introduced to Australia.
In October, the Space Shuttle Atlantis maked its maiden flight.
In November, a total solar eclipse occured over Antarctica at 14:11:22 UTC.
In December, the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable were released for sale to the public.
