What Happened on June 27, 1857

Historical Events

  • Bibighar massacre of 120 British women and children following the siege of Cawnpore

Donnelly Freud Intensifies

James Donnelly becomes engaged in a drunken brawl with Patrick Farrell, who suffers a fatal blow to the head. Farrell dies two days later, which makes James Donnelly a wanted man and draws the Donnelly family into the notorious feud

About June 27, 1857

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 166 years, 10 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer