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▸ the year you arrived

1985

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You will be 41 this year — a child of the '80s.

The song that ruled the year you arrived

Careless Whisper by George Michael — cover art
#1 of 1985

Careless Whisper

George Michael

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Your generation

Millennial

1985 belonged to

Madonna

5 year-end chart hits

Top 10 of 1985

The world you were born into

Top AlbumsDire Straits — Brothers in Arms
Tears for Fears — Songs from the Big Chair
Whitney Houston — Whitney Houston
At the MoviesBack to the Future
The Goonies
The Breakfast Club
On TVThe Golden Girls
MacGyver
Pee-wee's Playhouse
In the HeadlinesLive Aid raises millions worldwide
New Coke flops; Coca-Cola Classic returns
Super Mario Bros. releases

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