In 1985, significant events shaped global culture and politics. The year marked the release of the iconic movie Back to the Future, which became a major box office success and a cultural phenomenon. Additionally, the Live Aid concert took place, raising funds for famine relief in Ethiopia and featuring performances by famous artists like Queen and U2. In the realm of technology, 1985 saw the introduction of the first version of the Windows operating system by Microsoft, which would later revolutionize personal computing. The year also witnessed the end of the Cold War era's tensions, as diplomatic relations between the United States and Soviet Union began to improve.