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Millennium: 2nd millennium
Centuries: 18th century19th century20th century
Decades: 1850s  1860s  1870s  – 1880s –  1890s  1900s  1910s
Years: 1884 1885 188618871888 1889 1890

The year 1887 was a time of new ideas and the birth of people who would become famous. It was a year when a special language was created to help people from different countries talk to each other.

Important Events of 1887

A New Language for the World

On July 26, 1887, a very important book was published. It introduced a new language called Esperanto. This language was created by a doctor named L. L. Zamenhof. He wanted to create a language that was easy for everyone to learn. His goal was to help people from different countries communicate better. He hoped it would bring people closer together. Esperanto is still used today by many people around the world.

Famous People Born in 1887

Comedians and Hotel Builders

Many interesting people were born in 1887 who would later become well-known.

On March 22, Chico Marx was born. He became a very famous American comedian and musician. Chico was one of the members of the hilarious comedy group known as the Marx Brothers. They made many popular movies and shows that still make people laugh today.

On December 25, Conrad Hilton was born. He was an American businessman who became famous for starting a huge hotel company. He founded the Hilton Hotels chain, which grew into one of the largest and most recognized hotel brands in the world. His hotels are known for their comfort and hospitality.

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