Famous Birthdays
- Andrey Pashchenko, Russian composer (A Symphonic Mystery, for Theremin and Orchestra), born in Rostov-on-Don (d. 1972)
- Edna Ferber, American author and playwright (American Beauty, Cimarron), born in Kalamazoo, Michigan (d. 1968)
- Mary Nash, American actress (The Philadelphia Story, Till the Clouds Roll By), born in Troy, New York (d. 1976)
1885 Highlights
About August 15, 1885
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 137 years, 9 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
