What happened on June 6, 1985?

Headlines from June 6, 1985

• ❤️ Artificial Heart Patient – Murray P. Haydon, an artificial heart patient who suffered a minor stroke, is set to resume his exercise routine soon, according to hospital officials.
• 📜 Solzhenitsyn Applies for Citizenship – Alexander Solzhenitsyn, the exiled Russian author and Nobel laureate, has applied for U.S. citizenship with his wife, Natalia.
• 🌍 Gandhi Meets Mubarak – Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi met with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in Cairo during his five-nation tour.
• 🚀 Mexico Selects First Astronaut – Mexico has chosen its first astronaut, a 33-year-old engineer, to fly aboard the U.S. space shuttle Challenger in November.
• 🏇 Cauthen Wins Epsom Derby – Steve Cauthen became the first American jockey in 78 years to win the Epsom Derby, riding Slip Anchor to victory.
• 📈 New U.S. Steel Pacts – The Reagan Administration signed steel export agreements with Romania, Czechoslovakia, and Hungary to curb foreign steel imports.
• 🏛️ U.S. and Soviet Debate Canceled – Officials from the U.S. and Soviet Union have canceled a scheduled debate on space weapons at the Oxford Union.
• 📚 Copyright Council Formed – The American Copyright Council was established to lobby against efforts that undermine federal copyright laws.
• 💼 G.M. Acquires Hughes Aircraft – General Motors announced its acquisition of Hughes Aircraft Company for over $5 billion, marking a move into aerospace.
• 🌹 Gardening Angels in Harlem – Blooming roses and lilies were reported in a Harlem block, showcasing community gardening efforts.