What happened on July 17, 1985?

Headlines from July 17, 1985

• 🌍 Cram Sets Record – Steve Cram of Britain set a world record in the 1,500 meters, running the distance in 3 minutes 29.67 seconds at the Nikaia Grand Prix track meet.
• 🇲🇽 Mexican Election Results – Mexico's ruling party won a landslide victory in the July 7 election, securing 291 of the 300 congressional seats.
• 🤝 Pasta Accord Approved – European Community agriculture ministers approved a plan to reduce pasta export subsidies to the U.S., aiming to ease a trade dispute.
• 📈 First Boston Income Surges – First Boston Inc. reported its second-quarter net income more than doubled to $44.8 million from $17.1 million a year earlier.
• 🏦 Senate Backs S.B.A. Funds – The Senate voted 94 to 3 to continue funding for the Small Business Administration for three more years, rejecting a shutdown plan.
• 🏥 Kaiser Health Plan Offering – The Kaiser Health Plan is offering $95 million in bonds to finance a new hospital in Denver and renovations to other facilities.
• 🌌 U.S.-Soviet Mars Venture – Scientists and astronauts discussed a potential joint U.S.-Soviet manned mission to Mars, recalling past space cooperation.
• 📚 Two Millionth 'Iacocca' – The two millionth copy of 'Iacocca' is set to roll off the presses, marking a significant milestone for the book.
• 🎉 All-Star Game Highlights – The All-Star Game at Minneapolis kicked off celebrations in major sports, leading to upcoming inductions in Cooperstown and the Hall of Fame.
• ⚖️ General Acquitted – A retired Air Force general was acquitted of embezzlement charges related to a Swiss bank account used for spy missions.