Historical Events
Event of Interest
Dmitri Mendeleev makes a solo ascent by balloon to an altitude of 11,500 feet (3.5 km) above Klin, Russia to observe an eclipse
Famous Deaths
- Alvan Clark, American astronomer and maker of the Dearborn Observatory telescope, the largest telescope in the world at the time, dies at 83
1887 Highlights
About August 19, 1887
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 1 month and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
