Born in 1985 – Printable Year Facts

In 1985, the world came together for Live Aid — twin concerts at Wembley Stadium and Philadelphia’s JFK Stadium that raised millions for famine relief. Phil Collins famously performed at both venues on the same day, thanks to Concorde.

On the big screen, audiences loved the time-travelling adventures of Back to the Future, while on TV, the BBC introduced viewers to EastEnders, a soap opera that quickly became a national institution. In sport, Dennis Taylor beat Steve Davis in one of snooker’s most dramatic finals, sinking the final black to win the World Championship.

This printable sheet is packed with famous birthdays, music chart-toppers, memorable TV moments, major news events, and quirky facts — perfect for birthdays, school projects, or retro-themed parties.

1985 Highlights

• Music: Live Aid raises over £100 million for famine relief.
• Film: Back to the Future becomes the year’s biggest movie hit.
• TV: EastEnders debuts on BBC1.
• Sport: Dennis Taylor wins the World Snooker Championship in a nail-biting final.
• Culture: Nintendo releases the NES in North America.
• Music: Wham! became the first Western pop group to perform in China.

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What kind of facts are included?

Each sheet features major world events, pop culture highlights, sports results, famous births and deaths, and cost-of-living info from that year.

Will more years be added?

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