Historical Events
Historic Publication
Mark Twain publishes the "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" in the US
Famous Deaths
- Charlotte Sainton-Dolby, English contralto and composer, dies at 61
1885 Highlights
About February 18, 1885
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 138 years, 1 month and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius