Historical Events
- Sherlock Holmes's first story "A Study in Scarlet" is accepted by publisher Ward and Lock with payment of £25
Famous Birthdays
- Karl von Frisch, Austrian ethologist and bee expert (Nobel 1973), born in Vienna, Austria (d. 1982)
1886 Highlights
About November 20, 1886
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 6 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Scorpio
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
80-89
Over 90