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[December 7th, 1985] Night Ranger celebrates ending their first tour leg with friends backstage, including industry professionals and band members.
December 7, 2025 at 11:02 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Night Ranger celebrates ending their first tour leg with friends backstage, including industry professionals and band members.
[December 7th, 1985] Advertisement: CFGO's morning show, hosted by Steve Boyton, welcomes Abby Hagyard starting December 9th. The station will soon move to AM 1200, expanding its reach and introducing a new energy with Hagyard's addition.
December 7, 2025 at 11:01 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Advertisement: CFGO's morning show, hosted by Steve Boyton, welcomes Abby Hagyard starting December 9th. The station will soon move to AM 1200, expanding its reach and introducing a new energy with Hagyard's addition.
[December 7th, 1985] MTSU's 11-1 season ended with a 28-21 loss to Georgia Southern in the Division I-AA playoffs, as turnovers proved decisive. MTSU committed four turnovers, while Georgia Southern had two, leading to the Eagles' advancement to the semifinals.
December 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
[December 7th, 1985] MTSU's 11-1 season ended with a 28-21 loss to Georgia Southern in the Division I-AA playoffs, as turnovers proved decisive. MTSU committed four turnovers, while Georgia Southern had two, leading to the Eagles' advancement to the semifinals.
[December 7th, 1985] Indiana lost to Kentucky 63-58 in a close game, with a controversial call denying a potential tying shot. Indiana played without star guard Steve Alford, who was suspended, and Kentucky capitalized on the absence to secure the win.
December 7, 2025 at 10:03 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Indiana lost to Kentucky 63-58 in a close game, with a controversial call denying a potential tying shot. Indiana played without star guard Steve Alford, who was suspended, and Kentucky capitalized on the absence to secure the win.
[December 7th, 1985] The Utah Jazz defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 131-91, the largest margin of victory in Jazz history and the second-largest loss in Clippers history, showcasing a dominant performance with a 56-31 rebounding edge and strong shooting.
December 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
[December 7th, 1985] The Utah Jazz defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 131-91, the largest margin of victory in Jazz history and the second-largest loss in Clippers history, showcasing a dominant performance with a 56-31 rebounding edge and strong shooting.
[December 7th, 1985] Drew Tusick and Vickie Maola got married at center ice of the Civic Arena before the Penguins-New Jersey Devils game, despite initial hesitation.
December 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Drew Tusick and Vickie Maola got married at center ice of the Civic Arena before the Penguins-New Jersey Devils game, despite initial hesitation.
[December 7th, 1985] The 1983 platform video game "Spelunker", developed by Timothy G. Martin of MicroGraphic Image and published for Atari 8-bit computers, is released for the NES in Japan
December 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
[December 7th, 1985] The 1983 platform video game "Spelunker", developed by Timothy G. Martin of MicroGraphic Image and published for Atari 8-bit computers, is released for the NES in Japan
[December 7th, 1985] The side-scrolling shoot-'em-up video game "Volguard II", developed and published by dB-Soft, is released for the Famicom in Japan
December 7, 2025 at 9:04 PM
[December 7th, 1985] The side-scrolling shoot-'em-up video game "Volguard II", developed and published by dB-Soft, is released for the Famicom in Japan
[December 7th, 1985] Tina Turner performs a concert at the Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand
December 7, 2025 at 9:03 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Tina Turner performs a concert at the Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand
[December 7th, 1985] The term "dead cat bounce" was first used in the news media in an article published in the Financial Times.
December 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
[December 7th, 1985] The term "dead cat bounce" was first used in the news media in an article published in the Financial Times.
[December 7th, 1985] Denis Potvin tied Bobby Orr's NHL defensemen points record with a goal against the Quebec Nordiques, but the Islanders lost 4-1. The Nordiques' four goals, including two by Michel Goulet, ended the Islanders' winless streak.
December 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Denis Potvin tied Bobby Orr's NHL defensemen points record with a goal against the Quebec Nordiques, but the Islanders lost 4-1. The Nordiques' four goals, including two by Michel Goulet, ended the Islanders' winless streak.
[December 7th, 1985] Whitby midfielder Gary Watson was both the hero and villain in a 3-1 FA Cup defeat to York, scoring an equalizer but also missing a penalty. York advanced to the third round with a win against non-League Wycombe Wanderers.
December 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Whitby midfielder Gary Watson was both the hero and villain in a 3-1 FA Cup defeat to York, scoring an equalizer but also missing a penalty. York advanced to the third round with a win against non-League Wycombe Wanderers.
[December 7th, 1985] Today's Calvin and Hobbes comic
December 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Today's Calvin and Hobbes comic
[December 7th, 1985] Authorities identified the body found in Arundel as Vincent LaVopa, 61, with the cause of death described as "suspicious." An autopsy was conducted, but the cause and time of death remain undisclosed.
December 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Authorities identified the body found in Arundel as Vincent LaVopa, 61, with the cause of death described as "suspicious." An autopsy was conducted, but the cause and time of death remain undisclosed.
[December 7th, 1985] Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert Lloyd 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 in the women's final at the Australian Open, securing her 13th Grand Slam title and the No. 1 ranking. Rain interrupted Ivan Lendl's semifinal against Stefan Edberg, postponing the match.
December 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert Lloyd 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 in the women's final at the Australian Open, securing her 13th Grand Slam title and the No. 1 ranking. Rain interrupted Ivan Lendl's semifinal against Stefan Edberg, postponing the match.
[December 7th, 1985] IRA guerrillas attacked a police station in Northern Ireland, killing two officers and wounding three. The IRA claimed responsibility and threatened to shoot anyone repairing the station.
December 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
[December 7th, 1985] IRA guerrillas attacked a police station in Northern Ireland, killing two officers and wounding three. The IRA claimed responsibility and threatened to shoot anyone repairing the station.
[December 7th, 1985] Advertisement: White Hen Pantry offers holiday savings with discounts on foods like ice cream, roast beef, and snacks, along with special promotions like free coffee during late-night hours.
December 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Advertisement: White Hen Pantry offers holiday savings with discounts on foods like ice cream, roast beef, and snacks, along with special promotions like free coffee during late-night hours.
[December 7th, 1985] Australia's Wonderland (later Wonderland Sydney) opened in Sydney's Eastern Creek as the largest theme park in the Southern Hemisphere.
December 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Australia's Wonderland (later Wonderland Sydney) opened in Sydney's Eastern Creek as the largest theme park in the Southern Hemisphere.
[December 7th, 1985] The Alabama Shakespeare Festival was officially dedicated with star power, including Casper Weinberger and Olivia de Havilland. Funded by Winton Blount, the festival will now operate year-round in Montgomery, offering Shakespearean and other plays.
December 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
[December 7th, 1985] The Alabama Shakespeare Festival was officially dedicated with star power, including Casper Weinberger and Olivia de Havilland. Funded by Winton Blount, the festival will now operate year-round in Montgomery, offering Shakespearean and other plays.
[December 7th, 1985] The Saturday morning live action/animated TV series "Kidd Video", created by DIC Enterprises in association with Saban Productions, ends after 2 seasons
December 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
[December 7th, 1985] The Saturday morning live action/animated TV series "Kidd Video", created by DIC Enterprises in association with Saban Productions, ends after 2 seasons
[December 7th, 1985] Dio plays a concert at The Forum in Inglewood, California
December 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Dio plays a concert at The Forum in Inglewood, California
[December 7th, 1985] Bo Jackson won the Heisman Trophy, overcoming nerves and speculation, marking a significant moment in his college career.
December 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Bo Jackson won the Heisman Trophy, overcoming nerves and speculation, marking a significant moment in his college career.
[December 7th, 1985] Bryan Erickson scored the winning goal in the final minutes, helping the Kings end a six-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Jets. Erickson, who joined the team just three days prior, also scored his first goal as a King, while Marcel Dionne reached his 500th career goal.
December 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Bryan Erickson scored the winning goal in the final minutes, helping the Kings end a six-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Jets. Erickson, who joined the team just three days prior, also scored his first goal as a King, while Marcel Dionne reached his 500th career goal.
[December 7th, 1985] Randy Savage defended the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Ricky Steamboat in a match that famously escalated their rivalry when Savage brutally attacked Steamboat's throat with a timekeeper's bell, injuring him and setting the stage for their legendary WrestleMania III
December 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Randy Savage defended the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Ricky Steamboat in a match that famously escalated their rivalry when Savage brutally attacked Steamboat's throat with a timekeeper's bell, injuring him and setting the stage for their legendary WrestleMania III
[December 7th, 1985] Today's Peanuts comic by Charles Schulz
December 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
[December 7th, 1985] Today's Peanuts comic by Charles Schulz