Historical Events
- Chester A. Hodge of Beloit, Wisconsin, patents 'spur' barbed wire
Famous Birthdays
- Tommy Ward, South African cricket wicket-keeper (23 Tests, 32 dismissals, 2 x 50; Transvaal), born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan (d. 1936)
1887 Highlights
About August 2, 1887
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 135 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
