Historical Events
- Battle of Boydton Plank Road, VA (Burgess' Mill, Southside Railroad)
Sinking of the CSS Albemarle
Confederate ship CSS Albemarle torpedoed and sunk by a spar torpedo mounted on a steam launch commanded by William B. Cushing
- Second Battle of Fair Oaks, Virginia near Richmond
Famous Deaths
- Andreas Randel, Swedish composer, dies at 58
Died in 1864 1864 Highlights
About October 27, 1864
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 159 years, 6 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Scorpio
