Famous Birthdays
- Lawren Harris, Canadian landscape painter, born in Brantford, Ontario (d. 1970)
Famous Deaths
- Charles S. West, American jurist and politician, dies at 56
1885 Highlights
About October 23, 1885
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 137 years, 7 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Scorpio