Famous Birthdays
Ezra Pound (1885-1972)
American poet (The Cantos), critic and fascist collaborator in Italy during World War II, born in Hailey, Idaho
Famous Deaths
- Gustav Merkel, German organist (Dresden Cathedral, 1864-85), composer, and pedagogue (Dresden Conservatory), dies at 57
Died in 1885 1885 Highlights
About October 30, 1885
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 138 years, 6 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Scorpio
