1985 in Luxembourg

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See also: 1984 in Luxembourg, other events of 1985, 1986 in Luxembourg, Timeline of Luxembourgian history.

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[edit] Events

• 1 March – SES is established as Europe's first commercial satellite operator.
• 24 April – Representing Luxembourg, Ireen Sheer, Margo, Franck Olivier, Chris & Malcolm Roberts, and Diane Solomon finish thirteenth in the Eurovision Song Contest 1985 with the song Children, Kinder, Enfants.
• 15 May – Pope John Paul II arrives in Luxembourg for a two-day visit.
• 1 June – Paul Philipp is appointed head coach of the Luxembourg national football team.
• 14 June – The Schengen Agreement is signed at Schengen, in south-eastern Luxembourg, with the intention of removing border controls between signatory states.

[edit] Births

• 16 June – Andy Schleck, cyclist
• 4 July – Cyrille Horper, cinematographer
• 23 July – Philippe Schwartz, musician

[edit] Deaths

• 24 April – François Neuens, cyclist
• 9 July – Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg
• 8 November – Nicolas Frantz, cyclist