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What Happened on January 11, 1885

Historical Events

Vildauden

Henrik Ibsen's play "Vildauden," (The Wild Duck) premieres in Oslo

Famous Birthdays

Alice Paul (1885-1977)

American suffragist (National Woman's Party), born in Mount Laurel Township, New Jersey

  • Jack Hoxie, American actor and rodeo performer (The White Outlaw), born in Kingfisher Creek, Oklahoma (d. 1965)

Famous Deaths

  • Rodolphe Bresdin, French cartoonist and lithographer (Le Bon Samaritain), dies at 60
Died in 1885 1885 Highlights

About January 11, 1885

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 139 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn