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What Happened on February 4, 1885

Famous Birthdays

  • Cairine Ray Wilson, Canadian politician and diplomat (1st woman appointed to Canadian senate 1930), born in Montreal, Quebec (d. 1962) [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Sarah Miriam Peale, American portrait painter (General Lafayette, 1825), dies at 84 [1]
Died in 1885 1885 Highlights

About February 4, 1885

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 139 years, 5 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius