Famous Deaths
- James Smithson, English scientist dies at about 64, his will leaves half a million dollars to the United States to establishes the Smithsonian Institute
- Louis-Sébastien Lebrun, French composer, dies at 64
Died in 1829 1829 Highlights
About June 27, 1829
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 194 years, 10 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer