Famous Birthdays
- Theodore Dreiser, American novelist (Sister Carie, American Tragedy), born in Terre Haute, Indiana (d. 1945)
Famous Deaths
- William Whiting Boardman, American politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut), dies at 76
1871 Highlights
About August 27, 1871
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 148 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
