Broader Timeline

Coke Changes Flavor

Apr 8, 1985

Coke changes their flavor. Causes a massive uproar in Americans.

Rainbow Warrior Ship Is Destroyed

Jul 10, 1985

The Rainbow Warrior was a vessel owned by a green peace activist, they were against nuclear testing, whaling, and other ecologically harmful actions. While in New Zealand it was sunk by the French.

Relief Concert in London For Ethiopia

Jul 13, 1985

50 Million Euros raised for Ethiopia.

Massive Earthquake in Mexico City

Sep 19, 1985

There was a 8.1 magnitude earthquake that killed 9,000 people and injured 30,000 and tons of people homeless. The shaking lasted for 3 solid minutes.

Colombia Volcanoe Erupts

Nov 13, 1985

The Colombian volcano Nevado del Ruiz errupted and killed more than 23,000 people