-- Apr 19, 1985
Elder Bruce R. McConkie dies. (1)
[Quorum of the Twelve] Bruce R. McConkie dies. (2)
-- During May 1985
[U.S. Religious History] Jerry Falwell apologized to a Jewish group for seeking a "Christian" America. From now on, he promised, he would use the term "Judeo-Christian" America. (3)
-- Jun 11, 1985
[U.S. Religious History] Karen Ann Quinlan, comatose since 1976, died at the age of 31 after a court permitted the removal of her respirator. (3)
-- Jun 29, 1985
The Freiberg Temple, located in the German Democratic Republic, then communist-controlled, was dedicated by President Gordon B. Hinckley. (4)
-- 1985 29-30 June
Freiberg Temple dedicated in East Germany, behind the Iron Curtain. (5)
-- Jun 29, 1985
Freiberg Germany Temple; Location: Freiberg, Germany; Announcement: 9 October 1982; Dedication: 29 June 1985 by Gordon B. Hinckley; Rededication: 7 September 2002 by Gordon B. Hinckley; Style: Modern, single-spire design with German influence and use of Gothic-style arches; Notes: Originally without an angel Moroni statue, one was installed as part of the 2001-2002 renovations (6)
-- Jul 2, 1985
Stockholm Sweden Temple; Location: Haninge, Sweden; Announcement: 1 April 1981; Dedication: 2 July 1985 by Gordon B. Hinckley; Style: Modern adaptation of six-spire design (6)
-- Aug 2, 1985
A new LDS hymnbook, the first revision in 37 years, came off the presses. (4)
New edition of the hymnal published. (5)
-- Aug 9, 1985
Chicago Illinois Temple; Location: Glenview, Illinois, USA; Announcement: 1 April 1981; Dedication: 9 August 1985 by Gordon B. Hinckley; Rededication: 8 October 1989 by Gordon B. Hinckley; Style: Modern adaptation of six-spire design; Notes: Rededication in 1989 was for the addition only (6)
-- Aug 24, 1985
The Johannesburg South Africa Temple was dedicated by President Hinckley. With the dedication of this building, there was now a temple on every continent except Antarctica. (4)
Johannesburg South Africa Temple; Location: Johannesburg, South Africa; Announcement: 1 April 1981; Dedication: 24 August 1985 by Gordon B. Hinckley; Style: Modern adaptation of six-spire design (6)
Footnotes:
1 - Wikipedia, 20th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century_(Mormonism)
2 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
3 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://am-rel-hist.gu.ma
4 - Church News: Historical Chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/58765/Historical-chronology-of-The-Church-of-Jesus-Christ-of-Latter-day-Saints.html
5 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
6 - Wikipedia, List of Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_temples_of_The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints#List_of_temples
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
