Historical Events
Heavyweight History
Boxing's 1st heavyweight title fight with 3-oz gloves & 3-minute rounds fought between American boxers John L. Sullivan & Dominick McCaffrey in Cincinnati, Ohio
Daimler's Motorcycle Patent
Gottlieb Daimler receives German patent for a motorcycle
- Phillies Charlie Ferguson no-hits Providence 1-0
Famous Weddings
- Pulitzer Prize-winning American author (Age of Innocence) Edith Jones (23), marries Edward "Teddy" Wharton (36)
Died in 1885 1885 Highlights
About August 29, 1885
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 138 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
