Famous Deaths
- Christoph Ignaz Abele, Austrian jurist (b. 1628)
- Geeraerdt Burns, theologist/poet/historian, dies at 59
- Gerard Brandt, Dutch theologist, poet and historian, dies at 59
1685 Highlights
About October 12, 1685
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 334 years, 9 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra