Famous Deaths
- John Esten Cooke, American novelist (The Virginia Comedians) and Confederate States Army, dies at 55
1886 Highlights
About September 27, 1886
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra
Year of the Rat
Year of the Ox
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake