Famous Deaths
- Joseph Rainey, American politician, 1st African American in US House of Representatives (1870-1879), dies at 55
Died in 1887 1887 Highlights
About August 1, 1887
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
