What happened in 1787
1 entries recorded for 1787, listed by date. That was 239 years ago.
1787 at a glance
- Years ago
- 239 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 18th century
- Decade
- 1780s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 1
- Breakdown
- 1 historical events
January
- January 11
William Herschel
German-born British astronomer William Herschel discovered two Uranian moons, later named Oberon and Titania by his son John.
Questions about 1787
What happened in 1787?
This site records 1 entries for 1787, including William Herschel on January 11. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1787?
239 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1787 turns 239 this year.
Which century is 1787 in?
1787 falls in the 18th century, in the 1780s.
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