Historical Events
- Missouri governor Lilburn Boggs issues the Extermination Order, which orders all Mormons to leave the state or be exterminated.
Famous Birthdays
- John Davis Long, 32nd Governor of Massachusetts (1880-1915), born in Buckfield, Maine (d. 1915)
1838 Highlights
About October 27, 1838
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 181 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio
