What happened in 1887
5 entries recorded for 1887, listed by date. That was 139 years ago.
1887 at a glance
- Years ago
- 139 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 19th century
- Decade
- 1880s
- Generation born
- Lost Generation
- Entries here
- 5
- Breakdown
- 5 historical events
April
- April 28
Prussian Secret Police
A week after being arrested by the Prussian Secret Police, French police inspector Guillaume Schnaebelé (pictured) was released on the order of William I, German Emperor, defusing a possible war.
June
- June 23
Parliament of Canada
The Parliament of Canada passed the Rocky Mountains Park Act, creating Banff National Park in Alberta as the country's first national park.
July
- July 26
L. L. Zamenhof
L. L. Zamenhof (pictured) published Unua Libro, the first publication to describe Esperanto, a constructed international language.
September
- September 5
Exeter Theatre Royal fire
A fire that killed 186 people broke out at the Theatre Royal, Exeter, England.
October
- October 18
Johannes Brahms
Johannes Brahms (pictured) conducted the premiere of his Double Concerto, composed for violinist Joseph Joachim and cellist Robert Hausmann.
Questions about 1887
What happened in 1887?
This site records 5 entries for 1887, including Prussian Secret Police on April 28. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1887?
139 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1887 turns 139 this year.
Which century is 1887 in?
1887 falls in the 19th century, in the 1880s.
Which generation was born in 1887?
Lost Generation (1883–1900). Came of age during the First World War.
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