19 July 1985 July 18, 2016 Author: Staff A dam collapses resulting in the death of 268 people in Val di Stava, Italy. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Every few seconds it changes - up an eighth, down an eighth -it's like playing a slot machine. I lose $20 million, I gain $20 million." Ted Turner — Click here for more from Ted Turner Related posts: 10 July 1985 13 July 1985 12 August 1985 23 April 1985 30 November 1985 23 April 1985 15 March 1985 31 March 1985 14 June 1985 16 February 1985 Categories: History Tags: 19 July, 1985