1687 in science
The year 1687 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.
See also: 1686 in science, other events of 1687, 1688 in science and the list of years in science.
Astronomy
- Isaac Newton's Principia is published, including his "law of universal gravitation"
Births
- October 14 - Robert Simson, mathematician (died 1768)
Deaths
- Johannes Hevelius, German astronomer (born 1611)