What happened on 27 March 1840?

Discover what happened on 27 March 1840 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • Philipp Albert Stapfer (Swiss philosopher)
  • Carl Boethke
  • Michał Stojowski (Polish lawyer and translator, author of the first full translation of the Austrian Civil Code ABGB into Polish)
  • Frances Macnamara ((died 1840))
  • David Harper Means (South Carolina physician, planter, and legislator)
  • David Harper Means (South Carolina physician, planter, and legislator)