FEBRUARY 11, 1985

MONDAY
1985 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1985
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $85,744 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$3.45
Median Home Price$63,150.00
Gas Price Avg$1.19
Bread Price Avg$0.60
Movie Ticket Avg$3.50
First Class Stamp$0.20
Milk Price Avg$2.46
Top Movies From 1985
Show screen release and event cards
1 Back to the Future
Learn More
Back to the Future
2 Rambo: First Blood Part II
Learn More
Rambo: First Blood Part II
3 Rocky IV
Learn More
Rocky IV
4 The Color Purple
Learn More
The Color Purple
5 Out of Africa
Learn More
Out of Africa
6 Cocoon
Learn More
Cocoon
7 The Jewel of the Nile
Learn More
The Jewel of the Nile
8 Witness
Learn More
Witness
9 The Goonies
Learn More
The Goonies
10 Spies Like Us
Learn More
Spies Like Us
The Falcon and the Snowman
Learn More
The Falcon and the Snowman
Fandango
Learn More
Fandango
Tuff Turf
Learn More
Tuff Turf
The Terminator
Learn More
The Terminator
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Learn More
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Beverly Hills Cop
Learn More
Beverly Hills Cop
Dune
Learn More
Dune
2010: The Year We Make Contact
Learn More
2010: The Year We Make Contact
Runaway
Learn More
Runaway
Johnny Dangerously
Learn More
Johnny Dangerously

February 11, 1985 Trivia

Multiple choice - Sign in to save + leaderboard - View all-time leaderboard
Score: 0 / 0
All-time leaderboard
Your results
Television from this era · February 11, 1985
Murder, She Wrote poster
Learn More
Murder, She Wrote
Sesame Street poster
Learn More
Sesame Street
Jeopardy! poster
Learn More
Jeopardy!
The A-Team poster
Learn More
The A-Team
Saturday Night Live poster
Learn More
Saturday Night Live
MacGyver poster
Learn More
MacGyver
Miami Vice poster
Learn More
Miami Vice
Knight Rider poster
Learn More
Knight Rider
Magnum P.I. poster
Learn More
Magnum P.I.

Exact-date daily brief

February 11, 1985

On February 11, 1985, significant discussions surrounding the management of creative individuals emerged in the business world, highlighting the complexities of catering to unique talents while balancing organizational needs. Amid...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of February 1985

Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.

1 Windows Operating System
Learn More
Windows Operating System
2 CD-ROM Drive
Learn More
CD-ROM Drive
3 Genetic Engineering Tool (PCR)
Learn More
Genetic Engineering Tool (PCR)
4 Mobile Laptop Computer
Learn More
Mobile Laptop Computer
5 Digital Cellular Network
Learn More
Digital Cellular Network
6 Automated Manufacturing Cells
Learn More
Automated Manufacturing Cells
7 Home Video Camcorder
Learn More
Home Video Camcorder
8 Medical Laser Lithotripsy
Learn More
Medical Laser Lithotripsy
9 Computer Animation Software
Learn More
Computer Animation Software
10 Electronic Music Sampling Keyboard
Learn More
Electronic Music Sampling Keyboard

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

Headlines From February 11, 1985

Full News Archive

  • Headline: Managing Creative Personalities Effectively. Impact: As managers learned to soothe creative egos, they inadvertently invented the concept of the 'office therapist.' This would later evolve into the modern-day corporate wellness retreat, where employees do yoga and sip kale smoothies while discussing their feelings. Fact: Did you know that managing creative people is actually a full-time job in itself? They should really put that on the job description: 'Must have skills in diplomacy, psychology, and a flair for the dramatic.'.
  • Headline: Burlington Coat Factory Launch Celebration. Impact: The opening of Burlington Coat Factory sparked a nationwide trend of warehouse shopping, leading to the rise of retail giants whose employees are now more like coat-holding superheroes than cashiers. Who knew coats could save the economy?. Fact: Burlington Coat Factory sells much more than just coats. They also sell the 'I give up on my life' look that comes with buying too many winter jackets.
  • Headline: CHONGQING TRANSFORMED. Impact: The transformation of Chongqing may have led to a secret society of urban planners who now meet in the misty hills to discuss the philosophical implications of concrete jungles and how to make them even more confusing. Fact: Chongqing is one of the largest cities in the world, but good luck finding your way around without a GPS. It's basically a maze designed by a bored architect.
  • Headline: A LIBRARY OF TOYS ADAPTED FOR THE DISABLED. Impact: The creation of a library of toys for disabled children sparked a revolution in inclusive play, leading to the eventual development of toys that could also serve as therapy devices for parents who needed a break. Fact: Did you know that the idea of adapting toys for the disabled was initially met with skepticism? Thankfully, the power of play prevailed, proving that all toys deserve a chance to be loved, even the ones with too many buttons.
  • Headline: 2,603 Dogs in Westminster. Impact: The Westminster Dog Show's grand scale led to the emergence of canine influencers on social media, ultimately resulting in dogs becoming the true celebrities of the 21st century. Who needs actors when you have Golden Retrievers?. Fact: Did you know that Westminster is older than the NFL? That’s right, dogs have been strutting their stuff longer than America’s favorite pastime. Who knew chasing tennis balls could be so prestigious?.
  • Headline: DIVA 'DOESN'T MISS' OPERA. Impact: Victoria de los Angeles' departure from opera opened the floodgates for pop stars to invade the classical music scene, resulting in a world where 'classical crossover' is a genre and everyone thinks they can hit a high note. Fact: Fun fact: Victoria de los Angeles was known for her incredible voice, but apparently, she didn't miss the drama of opera. Clearly, she was too busy enjoying the quiet life—something most opera singers probably dream about.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #1
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Price in 1985
$0.84
Stored value
$246,803

Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1985, it would be worth $246,803 today (246.8x return)

Rank #2
MCD
McDonald's
Price in 1985
$1.32
Stored value
$242,284

McDonald's - If you invested $1,000 in 1985, it would be worth $242,284 today (242.3x return)

Rank #3
AAPL
Apple
Price in 1985
$0.10
Stored value
$2,853,286

Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 1985, it would be worth $2,853,286 today (2853.3x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Crisis on Infinite Earths #1
Crisis on Infinite Earths #1
$50
The Dark Knight Returns #1
The Dark Knight Returns #1
$50
Secret Wars #8
Secret Wars #8
$150
Albedo Anthropomorphics #2
Albedo Anthropomorphics #2
$300
Love and Rockets #1
Love and Rockets #1
$250
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Teddy Ruxpin
Teddy Ruxpin
$300.00
Care Bears Plush
Care Bears Plush
$250.00
M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand)
M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand)
$250.00
My Buddy Doll
My Buddy Doll
$700.00
Super Powers Collection
Super Powers Collection
$300.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros.
$1,000.00
Duck Hunt
Duck Hunt
$275.00
Excitebike
Excitebike
$50.00
Choplifter
Choplifter
$80.00
Gauntlet
Gauntlet
$50.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1985 Nike Promo Michael Jordan Rookie Card
1985 Nike Promo Michael Jordan Rookie Card
$18,000
1985 Topps Mark McGwire USA Baseball Rookie Card #401
1985 Topps Mark McGwire USA Baseball Rookie Card #401
$2,000
1985 Garbage Pail Kids Adam Bomb #8a
1985 Garbage Pail Kids Adam Bomb #8a
$189.95
1985 Donruss Shawon Dunston Rated Rookie #43
1985 Donruss Shawon Dunston Rated Rookie #43
$150
1985 Star Michael Jordan Rookie Card #101
1985 Star Michael Jordan Rookie Card #101
$480,000