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What Happened on October 15, 1885

Famous Birthdays

  • Dirk Filarski, Dutch painter and lithographer (Bergense School), born in Amsterdam (d. 1964)
  • Frank Hurley, Australian photographer (Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-16; Australian Army WWI & WWII), born in Glebe, New South Wales, Australia (d. 1962)

About October 15, 1885

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 138 years, 9 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra