What happened on November 8, 1985?

Headlines from November 8, 1985

• 🏥 Drug Approved for Sale – A drug to suppress dangerously irregular heartbeat has been approved by the FDA for sale in the United States.
• 🏛️ Reagan Nominates Secretary – President Reagan nominated Dr. Otis R. Bowen, former Governor of Indiana, as Secretary of Health and Human Services.
• 🌍 AIDS Meeting in Africa – The World Health Organization held a regional meeting on AIDS in Central Africa, addressing tensions between scientists and officials.
• 🎨 Toulouse-Lautrec Exhibit – The Museum of Modern Art showcases Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's printmaking work from the 1890s.
• ✈️ Boeing's Historic Order – United Airlines ordered up to 116 new planes from Boeing, marking the largest single order in aviation history.
• 🏋️ Soviet Gymnastics Victory – The Soviet women's gymnastics team won their third consecutive title at the World Championships.
• 💼 Chrysler Reorganization – Chrysler Corporation announced a major reorganization into four units for better management.
• 📈 Stock Market Concerns – Despite a rise in the stock market, fears grow that it may be based on false hopes, reminiscent of 1929.
• 🏆 McEnroe Advances – Top-seeded John McEnroe defeated Juan Rodriguez to reach the quarterfinals of the Stockholm Open.
• 🌊 Flooding in D.C – Heavy rains caused flooding in parts of Washington, D.C., disrupting transportation and closing monuments.