List of 1587 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1587
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| February 8, 1587 | Mary, Queen of Scots, is executed on suspicion of having been involved in the Babington Plot to murder her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I.[4] |
| July 22, 1587 | Roanoke Colony: A second group of English settlers arrives on Roanoke Island off North Carolina to re-establish the deserted colony. |
| October 31, 1587 | Leiden University Library opens its doors after its founding in 1575. |