Famous Birthdays
- Esme Percy, British actor (Murder!, Pygmalion, Old Spanish Custom), born in London, England (d. 1957)
- Malcolm Keen, British actor (The Lodger, The Manxman, The Murder Party), born in Bristol, England (d. 1970)
- Ullrich Haupt, Prussian actor (Morocco, Du Barry-Woman of Passion), born in Falkenburg, Pomerania, Germany (d. 1931)
Famous Deaths
- Alexander William Doniphan, American lawyer and soldier, dies at 79
Died in 1887 1887 Highlights
About August 8, 1887
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 8 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
