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1985 in Canada

Explore 3 historical events and records for Canada in 1985.

Historical records for Canada in 1985

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June

Air India Bombing

Mulroney, Brian · Ottawa · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Responds after the Air India Flight 182 bombing kills 329 people.

September

Farm Aid

Young, Neil · Champaign · Farm Aid · Arts / Popular Music

Co-founds Farm Aid with Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp to support family farmers.

Other events (month unknown)

Live Aid

Adams, Bryan · Philadelphia · Arts / Art

Adams co-writes the Canadian benefit record for Ethiopia called, " Tears Are Not Enough" & takes part in the US side of the Live Aid concert

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