Historical Events
- Dr William Grant of Iowa, performs 1st appendectomy in America on Mary Gartside, aged 22
Famous Deaths
- Iosif Kotek, Russian composer and violinist, dies at 29
Died in 1885 1885 Highlights
About January 4, 1885
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 139 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
