Famous Birthdays
- Nico J. Polak, Dutch economist, born in Rotterdam, Netherlands (d. 1948)
Famous Deaths
- Orson Squire Fowler, American phrenologist and lecturer, dies at 77
1887 Highlights
About August 18, 1887
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 135 years, 9 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
