Historical Events
Event of Interest
US President Abraham Lincoln suspends writ of habeas corpus (US Civil War)
- West Virginia secedes from Virginia after Virginia secedes from Union (US Civil War)
Famous Birthdays
- Georgy Catoire, Russian composer, born in Moscow, Russia (d. 1926)
- Johan Skjoldborg, Danish writer (Dynaes-Digte), born in Øsløs, Thisted, Denmark (d. 1936)
About April 27, 1861
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
