Historical Events
- British Open Men's Golf, St Andrews: Bob Martin wins his second Championship by 1 stroke from fellow Scot Archie Simpson
Famous Birthdays
- Langley Collyer, American hoarder, born in Manhattan, New York (d. 1947)
- Sophie Treadwell, American playwright and journalist, born in Stockton, California (d. 1970)
About October 3, 1885
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 138 years, 6 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra
