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What Happened on August 27, 1879

Famous Deaths

Rowland Hill (1795-1879)

English inventor who introduced 1st adhesive postage stamp (1840), dies at 84

Died in 1879 1879 Highlights

About August 27, 1879

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 144 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Virgo