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, American politician (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? 184 years, 3 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio