Famous Deaths
Dorothea Dix (1802-1887)
American pioneering nurse and social activist who created the first American mental asylums, dies at 85
Died in 1887 1887 Highlights
About July 17, 1887
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 9 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer
