Historical Events
Wimbledon Women's Tennis
Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Lottie Dod becomes youngest ever Wimbledon champion (15 years, 285 days); defending champion beats Blanche Bingley 6-2, 6-0
Famous Birthdays
- Annette Kellermann, Australian swimmer, silent-film actress (A Daughter of the Gods; Venus Of The South Seas), and author, born in Marrickville, New South Wales, New South Wales (d. 1975)
1887 Highlights
About July 6, 1887
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 8 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer