Dancing in the Street
Records Dancing in the Street with Mick Jagger for the Live Aid charity organisation.
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1985 in Great Britain — Page 4
Explore 209 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1985.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1985
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Dancing in the Street
Mick Jagger releases a solo album, "Shes the Boss". Mick Jagger & David Bowie record a cover of Martha & the Vandellas "Dancing in the Street" for the Live Aid organisation
Drama
Writer of Edge of Darkness, influenced by the political climate of the time, the Thatcher administration, perceived by many on the left as reactionary, and the aura of secrecy surrounding the nuclear industry
Dredging Programme Reaches Completion
The multi year clearance restored the basin's physical condition during wider South Docks regeneration. Its significance lay in the relationship between docks and adjoining quays.
E=MC
The bands debut album, "This is Big Audio Dynamite", is released with the song "E=MC" receiving heavy rotation in dance clubs
Economy of Great Britain
Lawson's 1985 Budget reduces National Insurance contributions for lower-paid workers while broadening the value-added tax base, continuing a shift away from direct taxation.
Everton 1985 First Division Title - Andy Gray
Andy Gray represented Everton during the season ending in 1985, when the club won the Football League First Division. As a forward, Andy Gray provided runs into scoring positions and attacking pressure during the championship season.
Everton 1985 First Division Title - Derek Mountfield
Derek Mountfield served in the defensive unit of the championship team as Everton secured the 1984–85 Football League First Division title. The defender combined marking and positional discipline with support for passing from the back.
Everton 1985 First Division Title - Graeme Sharp
With Everton crowned English First Division champions in 1985, Graeme Sharp was part of the title-winning side as forward in the squad. The title followed a campaign in which the side built its success through sustained results and teamwork, with Graeme Sharp contributing to that collective effort.
Everton 1985 First Division Title - Howard Kendall
With Everton crowned English First Division champions in 1985, Howard Kendall was part of the title-winning side as manager in the squad. The title followed a campaign in which the side built its success through sustained results and teamwork, with Howard Kendall contributing to that collective effort.
Everton 1985 First Division Title - Kevin Ratcliffe
The 1985 English league championship was earned by Everton with Kevin Ratcliffe among the defenders associated with the team. Kevin Ratcliffe served in the defensive unit of the championship team and participated in a side that finished above its top-flight rivals.
Everton 1985 First Division Title - Neville Southall
Neville Southall represented Everton during the season ending in 1985, when the club won the Football League First Division. As a goalkeeper, Neville Southall provided handling, positioning and vital saves behind the defence over the league season.
Everton 1985 First Division Title - Paul Bracewell
Paul Bracewell represented Everton during the season ending in 1985, when the club won the Football League First Division. As a midfielder, Paul Bracewell linked defence and attack and contributed to the side’s control of important fixtures.
Everton 1985 First Division Title - Peter Reid
With Everton crowned English First Division champions in 1985, Peter Reid was part of the title-winning side as midfielder in the squad. The title followed a campaign in which the side built its success through sustained results and teamwork, with Peter Reid contributing to that collective effort.
Everton 1985 First Division Title - Trevor Steven
The 1985 English league championship was earned by Everton with Trevor Steven among the wingers associated with the team. Trevor Steven operated in wide positions during the successful campaign and participated in a side that finished above its top-flight rivals.
FA Youth Cup
Captains Newcastles youth team in the 1984-85 season, winning the FA Youth Cup where he scores twice in the second leg of the final against Watford
First Division Top Scorer for Leicester
Lineker scores 24 league goals for Leicester City in 1984-85 and finishes as the joint leading scorer in England's First Division before joining Everton.
Footballer of the Year
FWA Footballer of the Year
Freight Rover Trophy Wembley Final
McLintock managed Brentford to the associate members' cup final, where the club narrowly lost to Wigan Athletic at Wembley.
Geddis Supports Birmingham Promotion
Geddis contributes midfield and attacking experience as Saunders guides Birmingham City back into the top tier.
Get It On
Power Station take a cover of Get It On into the UK Top 40.
Get It On
Duran Duran splinter band Power Station, with Robert Palmer as vocalist, take a version of "Get It On" into the UK Top 40, the first cover of a Bolan song to enter the charts since his death
Golden Bear for Wetherby
The film Wetherby, directed by David Hare, received the Golden Bear for best film at the 1985 Berlin International Film Festival.
Golden Globe
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture, A Room with a View
Grammy Award
Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Big Band for The Cotton Club
Grammy Award
Shares a Grammy win for the instrumental Cinema from the 90125 album.
Home to Roost
First stars in Home to Roost
Hounds of Love
Records the Album, "Hounds of Love"
Housing Act
Housing Act 1985 consolidates housing law and local authority housing powers
Income Tax
The 1985 Budget raises personal income-tax allowances by more than the prevailing rate of inflation.
Inflation
Lawson raises personal income-tax allowances above inflation as part of the Government's tax policy in 1985.
Ipswich League Cup Semi Final Goal
John Deehan scored during Norwich City's League Cup semi-final with local rivals Ipswich Town, helping set up the club's eventual 1985 trophy win.
Ipswich Semi Final Deciding Header
Steve Bruce headed a late goal in Norwich City's League Cup semi-final against Ipswich Town, helping the Canaries reach the 1985 Wembley final.
Joins Labour Party
Burnham joins the Labour Party while still a teenager.
Kinnock Leadership
Healey serves under Neil Kinnock as Labour seeks to recover after the 1983 defeat.
Leader of House of Commons
Appointed Leader of the House of Commons
League Cup Trophy Against Sunderland
Ken Brown led Norwich City to a 1-0 League Cup final victory over Sunderland at Wembley in 1985, securing the club's second triumph in the competition.
Live Aid
The surviving members of Led Zeppelin reunite for Live Aid with guest drummers.
Live Aid
Black Sabbath briefly reunites with Osbourne for a Live Aid concert
Live Aid
The surviving members of Led Zeppelin reunite for Live Aid with guest drummers.
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