Historical Events
- Great Britain declares Bechuanaland a protectorate
Famous Birthdays
- Jules Pascin [Julius Pincas], Bulgarian-American painter and cartoonist, born in Vidin, Bulgaria (d. 1930)
Famous Deaths
- Franz W Abbot, German composer/choir conductor, dies at 65
- Philipp Fahrbach the Elder, Austrian composer, dies at 69
Died in 1885 1885 Highlights
About March 31, 1885
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 139 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aries
