Famous Birthdays
- Katharine McCormick, American biologist, suffragist and philanthropist, born in Dexter, Michigan (d. 1967)
Famous Deaths
- William Chapman Ralston, American banker (b. 1826)
Died in 1875 1875 Highlights
About August 27, 1875
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 148 years and 8 months
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo