What happened on 27 May 1840?

Discover what happened on 27 May 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

  • Niccolò Paganini (Italian violinist and composer (1782–1840))
  • Niccolò Paganini (Italian violinist and composer (1782–1840))
  • Felice Borroni (Italian entrepreneur and philanthropist)
  • Edward Partridge (Mormon Bishop)
  • John Campbell (Scottish politician, died 1840)
  • Raymond François Abraham Noubel
  • Nicolas Toulouzan
  • Niccolò Paganini (Italian violinist and composer (1782–1840))
  • Felice Borroni (Italian entrepreneur and philanthropist)
  • Edward Partridge (Mormon Bishop)
  • John Campbell (Scottish politician, died 1840)
  • Raymond François Abraham Noubel
  • Nicolas Toulouzan