Jan 28 In the year 1687 johannes Hevelius, astronomer (star cataloger), dies on 76th birthday
Feb 22 Jean-Baptiste Lully, Paris, composer died on this day in history.
Mar 19 In the year 1687 death of rene-Robert Cavelier La Salle, Fren explorer (Louisiana), killed at 43
Mar 28 Constantine Huygens, diplomat/poet/composer (Bluebottles), dies at 90 in the year 1687.
Apr 12 Ambrose Dixon, Virginia Colony pioneer died on this day in history.
Apr 16 On this day in history george Villiers 2nd duke of Buckingham, dies at 59
Jun 12 On this day in history death of jurriaen van Streeck, Dutch still life painter, buried
Jul 19 On this day in history death of laura Martinozzi, Duchess of Modena (b. 1637)