Famous Birthdays
- Thomas Hazlehurst, English soap and alkali manufacturer (d. 1842)
Famous Deaths
- Jan Nepveu, Dutch governor of Suriname (1769-79), dies at 59
1779 Highlights
About February 27, 1779
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 244 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
