What happened on May 2, 1985?

Headlines from May 2, 1985

• 🌳 Nepal Nurtures Trees – Nepal is adopting new strategies to combat environmental destruction, aiming to prevent its hills and forests from becoming barren.
• 🇯🇵 Japan Opens Skies – Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone of Japan agreed to allow more flights by U.S. airlines, responding to international market pressures.
• 🏒 Canada Upsets USSR – Canada defeated the Soviet Union in a major upset at the World Hockey Championships, showcasing a strong performance.
• 🎹 Davidovich Concert Series – Pianist Bella Davidovich will perform with the New Jersey Symphony, featuring works by Chopin and Beethoven this May.
• 🎭 New Dance Works – Kathy Duncan's concert at the Ethnic Folk Arts Center presented new dance pieces blending complexity with emotional expression.
• 🌍 Fulbright's Last Speech – Former Senator J. W. Fulbright delivered his final prepared speech, focusing on foreign affairs at the Forum for World Affairs.
• 📈 Building Outlays Rise – Construction spending in the U.S. increased for the third consecutive month, signaling a slow recovery in the sector.
• 📚 Ford Foundation Grants – The Ford Foundation announced $9 million in fellowships to boost minority representation in graduate education.
• 💼 Executive Changes – American Magnetics Corp. elected new leadership, appointing Marion W. Haun as chairman and Verney L. Brown as president.
• 📊 Kodak Earnings Drop – Eastman Kodak reported a 27% drop in earnings for the first quarter, affected by a strong dollar and declining sales.