Historical Events
- Great Britain declares Bechuanaland a protectorate
Famous Birthdays
- Jules Pascin [Julius Pincas], Bulgarian/American painter/cartoonist
Famous Deaths
- Franz W Abbot, German composer/choir conductor, dies at 65
- Philipp Fahrbach the Elder, Austrian composer, dies at 69
1885 Highlights
About March 31, 1885
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 137 years, 10 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aries