Famous Birthdays
- Arthur Dolphin, English cricketer (Yorkshire & England keeper, later Test ump), born in Wilsden, United Kingdom (d. 1942)
Famous Deaths
- Louis-Prosper Gachard, Belgian historian National Archives of Belgium), dies at 85
Died in 1885 1885 Highlights
About December 24, 1885
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 138 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
