Historical Events
Theater Premiere
Henrik Ibsen's play "Vildauden," (The Wild Duck) premieres in Oslo
Famous Birthdays
Alice Paul (1885-1977)
American suffragist (National Woman's Party), born in Mount Laurel Township, New Jersey
- Jack Hoxie, American actor, rodeo performer (The White Outlaw), born in Kingfisher Creek, Oklahoma (d. 1965)
Famous Deaths
- Rodolphe Bresdin, French cartoonist and lithographer (Le Bon Samaritain), dies at 60
1885 Highlights
About January 11, 1885
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 138 years, 4 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
