School Year 1985-1986 Significant Events (Sophomore Year)

"We Are The World" is recorded by USA for Africa, America's response to the British "Do They Know It's Christmas" *Gorbachev becomes (the last) president of the Soviet Union *Nintendo home entertainment system introduced*Rock Hudson, the first major public figure to die to AIDS, dies on October 2*U.S. President Ronald Reagan is privately sworn in for a second term in office (publicly sworn in, January 21). *New York, New York" becomes the official city anthem of New York City. *The 57th Academy Awards are held at in Los Angeles, California with Amadeus winning Best Picture. *Popular Films
Back to the Future
Rambo: First Blood Part II
Rocky IV
The Color Purple
Out of Africa
Cocoon
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
A View to a Kill
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

Marcos announces snap election on an American TV talk show, "This Week with David Brinkley"*Marcos-controlled court clears Ver and other military officers in Aquino assassination*Corazon Aquino and Salvador Laurel agree to run as a united opposition ticket*Election held between Marcos and Aquino; both claim victory*Marcos flies to Clark Air Base and then to Hawaii; Aquino takes over presidency