Historical Events
- 1st modern, legal cremation held in England at Woking, Surrey [1]
- Eastman Film Co manufactures 1st commercial motion picture film
Victory in Battle
Louis Riel's forces defeat Canadian forces at Duck Lake, Sask
1885 History
Famous Birthdays
- Julius Harrison, British composer and conductor (Bredon Hill), born in Stourport, Worcestershire (d. 1963)
- Robert Blackburn, British aviation pioneer and the founder of Blackburn Aircraft, born in Kirkstall, Leeds (d. 1955)
About March 26, 1885
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 138 years and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aries
