Historical Events
Editor Ambrose Bierce
Ambrose Bierce finishes as editor of The Wasp magazine
- Moses Hopkins, named minister to Liberia
Famous Birthdays
D. H. Lawrence (1885-1930)
English poet and writer (Lady Chatterley's Lover), born in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire
- Herbert Stothart, American theater (Rose-Marie) and film score composer (The Wizard of Oz; Mutiny on the Bounty; A Night at the Opera), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (d. 1949)
About September 11, 1885
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 138 years and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
