Historical Events
- Destruction of schooner Carolina, the last of Commodore Daniel Patterson's makeshift fleet that fought a series of delaying actions that contributed to Andrew Jackson's victory at the Battle of New Orleans.
Famous Birthdays
- James Henry Carleton, American Brevet Major General (Union Army), born in Lubec, Maine (d. 1873)
About December 27, 1814
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 209 years, 4 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
