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- Atmosphere of Venus detected during transit
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Escher, Swiss politician and railroad entrepreneur (b. 1819)
- Anthony Trollope, English novelist and poet (Barchester Towers), dies at 67
Died in 1882 1882 Highlights
About December 6, 1882
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 141 years, 7 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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