Famous Birthdays
- David Wilkie, British painter, born in Pitlessie Fife, Scotland (d. 1841)
Famous Deaths
- Louis Philip I, Duke of Orléans, French soldier and writer (b. 1725)
1785 Highlights
About November 18, 1785
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 237 years, 10 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio
Year of the Rat
Year of the Ox
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake