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.

Physics

• July 5 - 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)