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1882 facts for kids

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Millennium: 2nd millennium
Centuries: 18th century19th century20th century
Decades: 1850s  1860s  1870s  – 1880s –  1890s  1900s  1910s
Years: 1879 1880 188118821883 1884 1885

The year 1882 was a special time in history. Many important things happened, and many famous people were born or passed away. Let's explore some of the key events and people from this year.

Important Events

  • May 20 – A big agreement called the Triple Alliance was formed. It was a secret deal between three powerful countries: Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. They promised to help each other if they were attacked.
  • March 29 – A group called the Knights of Columbus was started. This is a Catholic organization that helps people and communities.
  • Thomas Edison, a famous inventor, built the very first power station in the United States. This was a huge step for bringing electricity to homes and businesses!

People Born This Year

Many people who would become famous were born in 1882:

People Who Died This Year

Some important people passed away in 1882:

Leaders Around the World

Here are some of the leaders of different countries in 1882:

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See also

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