What Happened on July 6, 1887

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)
Born in 1887
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