1985 was smack-dab in the middle of a decade full of wild fashion, catchy music, and amazing movies. However, for many people, it was also a tense and scary time – as tensions between the US and Russia were high, and nuclear war remained a very real possibility.
However, there’s more than just Cold War tensions to remember about 1985 and, indeed, the 80s in general. Whether you were around at the time or not, here are some major events that occurred in 1985, and a few extra facts to consider alongside.