What happened on September 1, 1985?

Headlines from September 1, 1985

• ❤️ Artificial Heart Debate – Medical scientists debate the long-term effectiveness of the Jarvik-7 artificial heart after its use in patients.
• 🌪️ Typhoon Strikes Japan – A typhoon in southwestern Japan leaves 10 dead, 16 missing, and injures 156, causing significant damage.
• 🚴 230-Mile Bike Race – Over 100 cyclists participate in a three-day, 230-mile race to promote health and wellness.
• 🎓 Black Judges Appointed – Ernest Finney becomes the first black Supreme Court Justice in South Carolina since Reconstruction.
• 🏊 Swimmer Conquers Channel – Martin V. McMahon of Windsor swims the English Channel, becoming the first Connecticut resident to do so.
• 🎉 New Conductor Debut – Hugh Wolff makes a successful debut as the new conductor of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra.
• 🌍 UN Drug Conference – Participants at a UN conference on crime discuss the global drug abuse crisis and international cooperation.
• 📚 New University Presidents – Three universities announce new presidents, marking a significant leadership change in higher education.
• 🎨 Art Fund for Social Needs – The Metropolitan Life Foundation creates a $25 million loan program to support business ventures addressing social needs.
• 🏆 World Cycling Titles – Jeannie Longo and Lech Piasecki win the world open road championships, showcasing their cycling prowess.