Famous Birthdays
- Henri Pourrat, French writer (Gaspard of the Montagnes), born in Ambert, France (d. 1959)
Famous Deaths
- C. F. W. Walther, American Lutheran theologian (b. 1811)
- Samuel Cousins, English mezzotint engraver, dies at 85
Died in 1887 1887 Highlights
About May 7, 1887
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
