Famous Birthdays
- Georges Mandel [Louis Rothschild], French politician and resistance leader, born in Chatou, Yvelines (d. 1944)
Famous Deaths
- Julius Benedict, German opera composer (Protoghesi), dies at 80
1885 Highlights
About June 5, 1885
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 137 years, 11 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
