Famous Deaths
- Rufus Wilmot Griswold, American poet, literary critic and editor, dies of tuberculosis at 42
Died in 1857 1857 Highlights
About August 27, 1857
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 166 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
