February 1887

Wednesday 02:

In Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania the first Groundhog Day is observed.

Tuesday 08:

The Dawes Act authorized the President of the United States to survey Native American tribal land and divide it into individual allotments.

Wednesday 23:

The French Riviera is hit by a large earthquake, killing around 2,000.

Saturday 26:

At the SCG, George Lohmann becomes the first bowler to take eight wickets in a Test innings.