Births on March 27

Charles Mackay (author)

Born on March 27, 1814

Charles Mackay, Scottish journalist, anthologist, and author (d. 1889)

Charles Mackay (27 March 1814 – 24 December 1889) was a Scottish poet, journalist, author, anthologist, novelist, and songwriter, remembered mainly for his book Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds.

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Events on 1814

17 Feb

Battle of Mormant
War of the Sixth Coalition: The Battle of Mormant.
28 Mar

Battle of Valparaíso
War of 1812: In the Battle of Valparaíso, two American naval vessels are captured by two Royal Navy vessels of equal strength.
17 May

Monaco
Occupation of Monaco changes from French to Austrian.
25 Jul

Battle of Lundy's Lane
War of 1812: An American attack on Canada is repulsed.
25 Aug

Burning of Washington
War of 1812: On the second day of the Burning of Washington, British troops torch the Library of Congress, United States Treasury, Department of War, and other public buildings.

Births on March 27

Charles Mackay (author)

Born on March 27, 1814

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Events on 1814

Battle of Mormant

Battle of Valparaíso

Monaco

Battle of Lundy's Lane

Burning of Washington