Famous Birthdays
- Emil Bloch, German Marxist philosopher, born in Ludwigshafen, Germany (d. 1977)
- Hugo Boss, German fashion designer (Hugo Boss), born in Metzingen, Kingdom of Württemberg (d. 1948)
Famous Deaths
- Henry Waelput, Flemish compose and conductor (Blessing of Arms), dies at 39
1885 Highlights
About July 8, 1885
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 137 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer
