Historical Events
- British Open Men's Golf, Prestwick GC: Willie Park Jr wins first of 2 Open titles by 1 stroke from fellow Scot Bob Martin
Famous Birthdays
- (Hans) "Jean" Arp, German-French sculptor, artist and poet, born in Strassburg, Alsace-Lorraine, German Empire (now Strasbourg, France) (d. 1966)
- Nadia Boulanger, French composer and conductor (1st woman to conduct Boston Symphony), born in Paris, France (d. 1979)
1887 Highlights
About September 16, 1887
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 135 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo