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Born in 1985: Canada

This was Canada in 1985. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Canada like in 1985?

Here is what Canada was like in 1985. The biggest song was “Never Surrender”. In cinemas, people watched “The Care Bears Movie”. In the news: Defence minister resigns. 1985 was also the Year of the Wood Ox, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1985.

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how much prices have risen since

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years of life expected at birth

Songs

  • Never Surrender · Corey Hart

Films

  • The Care Bears Movie · Nelvana

On TV

  • La Soirée du hockey · Radio-Canada
  • Hockey Night in Canada · CBC
  • Front Page Challenge · CBC
  • The Friendly Giant · CBC

Cartoons

  • The Raccoons · CBC
  • The Big Snit · National Film Board of Canada
  • Ewoks · Nelvana

Cars

  • Pontiac Parisienne · Pontiac (General Motors of Canada)
  • Volvos made in Halifax · Volvo
  • Ford F-Series pickup · Ford
  • Pontiac Acadian · Pontiac (General Motors of Canada)

Snacks and ice creams

  • Indian-style pizza

Phones and gadgets

  • The first cellphone call in Canada · Bell Cellular (1985-07-01)
  • Cantel cellular service · Cantel (1985-07-01)

Fashion

  • Alfred Sung for working women · Alfred Sung
  • Tilley hats · Tilley Endurables
  • Roots beaver sweats · Roots

Sports

  • Edmonton Oilers win the Stanley Cup · 1985 Stanley Cup Final (1985-05-21)
  • BC Lions win the Grey Cup · 73rd Grey Cup (1985-11-24)

Popular baby names

  • Michael · Boys
  • Ashley · Girls
  • Jennifer · Girls
  • Christopher · Boys
  • Matthew · Boys
  • Amanda · Girls

In the news

  • Defence minister resigns (1985-02-12)
  • Turkish embassy attacked in Ottawa (1985-03-12)
  • Rick Hansen sets off (1985-03-21)
  • Military planes collide near Edmonton (1985-03-29)
  • Sunday law struck down (1985-04-24)
  • Barrie tornado (1985-05-31)
  • Air India Flight 182 bombing (1985-06-23)
  • Peterson becomes premier of Ontario (1985-06-26)

1985: the Year of the Wood Ox

People born from about 4 February 1985 to 3 February 1986 share the Ox as their year animal, with the Wood element: patience and quiet strength with growth and kindness. Those born earlier in January belong to the Wood Rat year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Canada like in 1985?

Here is what Canada was like in 1985. The biggest song was “Never Surrender”. In cinemas, people watched “The Care Bears Movie”. In the news: Defence minister resigns. 1985 was also the Year of the Wood Ox, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1985.

What was the No. 1 song in Canada in 1985?

“Never Surrender” was the biggest song of 1985 in Canada.

What animal year was 1985?

1985 was the Year of the Wood Ox, from about 4 February 1985 to 3 February 1986. People born in January 1985 belong to the Wood Rat year.

What were popular baby names in Canada in 1985?

Popular names included Michael, Ashley, Jennifer, and Christopher.

How old is someone born in 1985?

Someone born in 1985 turns 41 in 2026.

How can I see the exact day I was born?

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Last updated October 27, 2026