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What Happened on October 27, 1838

Historical Events

  • Missouri governor Lilburn Boggs issues the Extermination Order, which orders all Mormons to leave the state or be exterminated

Famous Birthdays

  • John Davis Long, American politician (32nd Governor of Massachusetts 1880-1915), born in Buckfield, Maine (d. 1915)

About October 27, 1838

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 185 years, 9 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Scorpio