987

987 (CMLXXXVII) was a common year beginning on a Saturday of the Julian calendar, in force on that date.

Events

• July 3 - Hugo Capeto is crowned King of France in Reims.
• Expulsion by King Bermudo II of the occupation forces of Almanzor of Leon territory

Births

• Emma of Normandy, Queen of England.
• Abu Marwan Ibn Hayyan, amiri dynasty official.
• Liu Yong, Chinese writer.

Deaths

• May 21 - Luis V de Francia.
• 21 July - Godofredo I de Anjou