Historical Events
- Chatham Rail disaster: gravel train hit by an express train at Baptiste Creek killing 52 people - then North America's worst rail disaster [1]
Famous Birthdays
- Sir William Alexander Smith, Scottish founder of the Boys' Brigade, born in Pennyland House, Thurso, Scotland (d. 1914)
About October 27, 1854
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 169 years, 6 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio
