Historical Events
- Fire destroys US mint at Charlotte, North Carolina
Famous Deaths
John Dalton (1766-1844)
English physicist and chemist who developed the atomic theory of matter and researched colour blindness, dies at 77
Died in 1844 1844 Highlights
About July 27, 1844
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 179 years, 9 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
