Historical Events
- Columbia University 4's crew becomes first American boat to win at London's Henley Regatta (Visitors Challenge Cup)
Famous Deaths
- August Pott, German philological (Etymology Forschungen), dies at 84
1887 Highlights
About July 5, 1887
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 135 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer
