Q. What was the number one song in May 1985?
List of Cash Box Top 100 number-one singles of 1985
| Issue date | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| May 11 | “We Are the World” | USA for Africa |
| May 18 | “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” | Simple Minds |
| May 25 | ||
| June 1 | “Everything She Wants” | Wham! |
Q. What was the best selling song in 1985?
THE POWER OF LOVE
Official Top 40 best-selling songs of 1985
| POS | TITLE | ARTIST |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE POWER OF LOVE | JENNIFER RUSH |
| 2 | I KNOW HIM SO WELL | ELAINE PAIGE AND BARBARA DICKSON |
| 3 | INTO THE GROOVE | MADONNA |
| 4 | 19 | PAUL HARDCASTLE |
Q. Who was the most popular band in 1985?
1985 Best Selling Albums Based on Worldwide Sales
- Dire Straits / Brothers In Arms.
- Whitney Houston / Whitney Houston.
- Phil Collins / No Jacket Required.
- Bryan Adams / Reckless.
- Tears For Fears / Songs From The Big Chair.
- Sting / The Dream Of The Blue Turtles.
- Sade / Promise.
- Foreigner / Agent Provocateur.
Q. What was the number one song on July 21 1985?
She Ain’t Worth It.
Q. What was the number one hit in 1985?
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1985 № Title Artist (s) 1 ” Careless Whisper ” Wham! 2 ” Like a Virgin ” Madonna 3 ” Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go ” Wham! 4 ” I Want to Know What Love Is ” Foreigner
Q. When did the MOVE bombing happen in 1985?
On Monday, May 13, 1985, nearly 500 police officers, along with city manager Leo Brooks, arrived in force and attempted to clear the building and execute the arrest warrants. Water and electricity were shut off in order to force MOVE members out of the house.
Q. Who are the people that died in the MOVE bombing?
The names of those killed in the fire are as follows: John Africa, Rhonda Africa, Theresa Africa, Frank Africa, Conrad Africa, Tree Africa, Delisha Africa, Netta Africa, Little Phil Africa, Tomaso Africa, and Raymond Africa. The fire spread and eventually destroyed approximately 65 nearby houses.
Q. What kind of bombs were used in the MOVE bombing?
From a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter, Philadelphia Police Department Lt. Frank Powell proceeded to drop two 1-pound (0.5 kg) bombs (which the police referred to as “entry devices”) made of FBI -supplied Tovex, a dynamite substitute, targeting a fortified, bunker-like cubicle on the roof of the house.
