As of the start of 1887, the Gregorian calendar was 12 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923.

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On March 3, 1887, Anne Sullivan begins teaching six-year-old Helen Keller, who lost her sight and hearing after a severe illness at the age of 19 months.

What happened in the year 1887 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1887.

January 20 – The United States Senate allows the Navy to lease Pearl Harbor in Hawaii as a naval base. January 28 – In a snowstorm at Fort Keogh, Montana, the largest snowflakes on record are …

What happened and who was famous in 1887? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1887.

1887 in science ... The year 1887 in science and technology involved many significant events, listed below.

Great Southern Comet of 1887 ... The Great Southern Comet of 1887, or C/1887 B1 using its International Astronomical Union (IAU) designation, was a bright comet seen from the Southern …

1887 in literature ... This article contains information about the literary events and publications of 1887.

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