September 27 in Victorian History
What the Victorians were up to on this date, year by remarkable year.
1888
The Dear Boss letter
London's Central News Agency receives a letter signed Jack the Ripper -- the first use of the name that will terrify the world. Written in red ink, it mocks the police and promises to clip the ladys ears off. Three days later, Catherine Eddowes is found with her ear cut.