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What Happened on May 27, 1837

Famous Birthdays

Wild Bill Hickok (1837-1876)

American cowboy and scout, born in Troy Grove, Illinois

  • Ivan Kramskoi, Russian painter and art critic, born in Ostrogozhsk, Voronezh Governorate, Russian Empire (d. 1887)
  • Robert Hoke, American Major General (Confederate Army), born in Lincolnton, North Carolina (d. 1912)

About May 27, 1837

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 187 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Gemini