Famous Birthdays
- Wilhelm Canaris, German admiral and head of German military intelligence (executed for opposing Hitler), born in Aplerbeck, Germany (d. 1945)
Famous Deaths
- Johan Hendrik Koelman, Dutch portrait painter, dies at 66
Died in 1887 1887 Highlights
About January 1, 1887
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 137 years, 4 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
