Famous Birthdays
- Ferdinand Van Derveer, American lawyer and Brigadier General (Union Army), born in Middletown, Ohio (d. 1892)
- William Buel Franklin, American Major General (Union Army), born in York, Pennsylvania (d. 1903)
About February 27, 1823
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 201 years, 2 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey