Famous Birthdays
- Grover Lowdermilk, American baseball player, born in Sandborn, Illinois (d. 1968)
- Huang Yuanyong, Chinese writer, born in Jiujiang, China (d. 1915)
- Lorenz Böhler, Austrian physician, born in Wolfurt, Austria (d. 1973)
Famous Deaths
- Levin Minn Powell, American Commander (Union Navy), dies at 81
1885 Highlights
About January 15, 1885
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 138 years, 4 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
