December 1985
Events
- December 18, 1985Oprah Winfrey Stars in 'The Color Purple'
Oprah Winfrey makes her film debut in Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Alice Walker's 'The Color Purple,' earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in her first major screen role and expanding her national profile beyond Chicago television.
- December 7, 1985Bo Jackson wins Heisman Trophy, launches two-sport career
Bo Jackson won the Heisman Trophy at Auburn University and went on to become the only athlete named an All-Star in both the NFL and Major League Baseball. His Nike 'Bo Knows' campaign and cross-sport dominance made him the most marketable athlete of his era and a symbol of transcendent Black athletic excellence.