What Happened in May 1827

Charles Dickens begins work at law office of Ellis and Blackmore

The start of 1827 found Charles Dickens enrolled as a student at Wellington House Academy. In May, through connections made by his mother, he... Read more

Edgar Allan Poe joins US Army

Unable to support himself, on May 27, 1827, Poe enlisted in the United States Army as a private. Using the name "Edgar A. Perry", he claimed he was... Read more