Historical Events
- Muhammad Ahmed ("Mahdi") rebels conquer Khartoum
Famous Deaths
- Charles George Gordon, British general (put down Taiping rebellion in China) and administrator (Governor-General of Sudan), killed during the fall of Khartoum at 51
- Edward Davy, English-Australian inventor (electromagnetic repeater for relaying telegraphic signals), dies at 78
Died in 1885 1885 Highlights
About January 26, 1885
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 139 years, 6 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius
