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[October 5th, 1985] Colorful covers of today's magazines #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] This week's music charts. Whitney Houston's "Saving All My Love For You" hits #1 on the Adult Contemporary chart #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Colorful covers of today's comic book issues #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Chris Whyte's 86th-minute goal for Arsenal ended Aston Villa's eight-year Highbury winless streak. The match was thrilling, with Villa's second-half effort contrasting against Arsenal's attacking flair. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Heavy metal band Sacred Few release their only album "Beyond The Iron Walls" #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Texas A&M narrowly defeated Texas Tech 28-27 in their conference opener, overcoming three straight losses. Defensive back Terrance Brooks intercepted a pass, stopping Tech's 2-point try and securing the win. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Auburn dominates Ole Miss 41-0, with QB Washington leading a strong first half. Jack Jackson rushed for 815 yards, breaking AU records. Dye praised team unity, noting Auburn's 46-minute control and defensive shut down. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Los Feliz restaurateur Luigi Uzzauto, 49, died from self-inflicted gunshot wound after shooting girlfriend Maria Vasquez, 34, critically wounded. She was found in her car; restaurant will close for a week. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] North Jersey's downburst caused 4,000 power outages, tree falls, and 0.3 inches of rain. Some reported tornado-like funnels, but NWS said it was a wind blast, not a tornado. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Reagan rallies New Jersey GOP, pushing for Kean's re-election and Assembly majority. His $250 speech raised $200K, with the country watching. Audience cheered, recalling his 1981 campaign help. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] John Denver's Ocean Center concert faced parking challenges, but satellite lots eased traffic. Officials doubled patrols, testing the city's plan, which will be modified. Construction was hailed as well-managed. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Super Friends airs the episode "The Wild Cards" #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] It's a Living airs the episode "Cassie's Cowboy" #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Presidential Decree No. 1986, signed by then-President Ferdinand E. Marcos, created the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) in the Philippines. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Harald Cramér, a Swedish mathematician, actuary, and statistician, specializing in mathematical statistics and probabilistic number theory, dies in Stockholm, Sweden. He was 92. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Karl Menger, an Austrian-born American mathematician, the son of the economist Carl Menger, dies in Highland Park, Illinois. He was 83. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985]: Closeup portrait of Maryland Len Bias posing with his toy Smurf collection during photo shoot at home. Baltimore, Maryland #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] The California Angels won 3-1 against the Rangers but failed to clinch the American League West title as the Royals beat the A's. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Joseph Kushner, the grandfather of Jared Kushner, died in New Jersey at the age of 62. He was a Polish-born American real estate developer and a Holocaust survivor who eventually settled in New Jersey. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_... #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Fernand Henri Chavannes, a French World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories, dies in France. He was 88. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Abdus Sattar, Bangladesh's only elected civilian president, died at 79 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Admitted to hospital with heart and kidney issues, he was buried with military honors by Ershad, who deposed him five months after 1981 election. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] California is unprepared for a major quake, similar to Mexico City's, which could destroy half its hospitals, kill thousands, and cost $800 million. Sen. Art Torres called the state's 4.5 preparedness rating "extremely alarming" during a senate hearing.

[October 5th, 1985] "Beamship: The Movie Footage", a documentary film about UFO's, is released. youtu.be/Hc91KE4rcKY #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Alvin and the Chipmunks airs the episode "Sisters/Court Action" #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Chris White's 38-yard game-winning kick gave Illinois a 31-28 Big Ten win over Ohio State. His father, coach Mike White, praised the play, saying, "Love you." It was White's first such kick. youtu.be/FAJZaLNBTG8 #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Tennessee, coming off an Auburn upset, beat Wake Forest 31-29 despite a 17-point 4th-quarter lead. The Deacons missed field goals and turnovers, with Coach Majors noting their tough schedule and need to fight hard.

[October 5th, 1985] The Kansas City Royals defeated the Oakland A's 5-4 in a 10-inning comeback, with Willie Wilson's single clinching the AL West title and their seventh playoff appearance in 10 years. They'll face Toronto in the playoffs. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Two Israeli sailors, Zion Abu and Yaakov Abu, missing from Zim's California container ship, were killed in Barcelona by Palestinian gunmen after being invited for coffee, police say. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Ben Jeby, an American world champion middleweight boxer from the Lower East Side of New York City, dies in New York City, New York. He was 75. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] The Ras Burqa massacre occurred when Egyptian policeman Suleiman Khater opened fire on a group of Israeli tourists vacationing in the Sinai Peninsula, killing seven people. The incident caused severe diplomatic tensions between Egypt and Israel. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Michelle Doherty Thomas went missing from Santa Fe, Texas. She was last seen leaving her home and never showed up to meet friends as planned. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Orson Welles records his dialogue for his last acting role while voicing the planet-eating villain Unicron in The Transformers: The Movie, just five days before his death. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Keeneland's horse race drew 23,988 fans, featuring Silent Account's upset of Python. The Kentucky-Clemson game's TV absence restored tradition, with a record 58,230 at Commonwealth Stadium. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Eddie Robinson, 66, becomes college football's all-time winningest coach with 324 wins, surpassing Paul Bryant. He led Grambling to a 27-7 victory over Prairie View, with 211 NFL players. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Today's Peanuts comic by Charles Schulz #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Zik and I: The Biafra Story Part II (Newswatch) #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] FBI agent Robin L. Ahrens, 33, was shot by another agent during an arrest in Phoenix, AZ, linked to a Nevada armored car robbery. She died as agents pursued suspect Kenneth Don Barrett, who was injured. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Mid-Atlantic Wrestling www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S0k... #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Dražen Petrović, playing for Cibona Zagreb, scored 112 points in a Yugoslav First Federal League game against Union Olimpija Ljubljana, breaking the previous league record of 74 points set by Radivoj Korać in 1962. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] HBO Next: C.H.U.D. youtu.be/Sc5mO2kKpHw #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] The Mets' 98-63 record, breaking city and club records, drew a roaring crowd at Shea Stadium despite an 8-3 loss to the Expos. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] All Japan TV www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8QZ... #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Mrs. Cynthia Jarrett died during a police search after a confrontation, sparking riots in Tottenham. Her son Floyd was arrested, and family claims a police officer pushed her, causing her fall and a heart attack. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Pro-Peace Rally in Van Nuys, California #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Brian Keenan, drummer, died at 42 in Winsted, Connecticut from a fatal heart attack. He was the Chambers Brothers' drummer from 1965–1973, helping shift to psychedelic rock. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Platinum Blonde release their single "Crying Over You" www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHO3... #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] Saturday Night's Main Event on NBC featured a WWF Championship Flag Match, the wedding of Uncle Elmer, and a brawl between two major rivals. The event was taped on October 3 at the Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] WWF Championship Wrestling www.youtube.com/watch?v=txWB... #history #OTD #1980s

[October 5th, 1985] The 13 Ghosts of Scooby Doo airs the episode "That's Monstertainment" #history #OTD #1980s