Famous Deaths
- Ferdinand II, German prince of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha-Koháry and King of Portugal (1837-53), dies at 69
- Robert Toombs, American lawyer and 1st Confederate States Secretary of State, dies at 75
Died in 1885 1885 Highlights
About December 15, 1885
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 138 years, 4 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius
