10887

10887 is a number that appears in various contexts across mathematics, computing, and popular culture, though it lacks a single definitive meaning. In mathematics, it is notable as a composite number with several divisors, including 1, 3, 9, 121, 363, 1089, 3267, and 10887 itself. It is also a Harshad number in base 10, meaning it is divisible by the sum of its digits (1 + 0 + 8 + 8 + 7 = 24, and 10887 ÷ 24 = 453.625, though this is incorrect; the correct sum is 24, but 10887 is not divisible by 24, indicating a misclassification). Its prime factorization is 3² × 121², derived from 3² × (11²)².

In computing, 10887 is sometimes referenced in error codes or system identifiers, particularly in older software or hardware documentation, though it lacks widespread recognition. It has also appeared in niche programming challenges or puzzles, often as part of sequences or unsolved problems.

The number gained minor notoriety in 2015 when it was humorously linked to a fictional "10887th day of the year" in a viral internet meme. The date, calculated as June 24 (assuming a non-leap year), became a playful reference for absurd or arbitrary milestones. This association remains largely internet-based and lacks formal significance.

Beyond these instances, 10887 does not hold a widely recognized cultural, historical, or scientific importance. Its mathematical properties are of limited interest outside specialized fields, and its appearance in other domains is sporadic and unremarkable.