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What Happened on October 1, 1885

Historical Events

  • Special delivery mail service begins in US

Famous Birthdays

  • Louis Untermeyer, American poet and critic (Immortal Poems, Story Poems), born in New York City (d. 1977)

About October 1, 1885

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 138 years and 10 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra