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- Andrew, Prince of Greece and Denmark, born in Monte Carlo, Monaco (d. 1944)
James Joyce (1882-1941)
Irish novelist and poet (Dubliners, Ulysses, Finnigan's Wake), born in Dublin, Ireland
Famous Deaths
- Fabio Campana, Italian composer and opera director, dies at 63
Died in 1882 1882 Highlights
About February 2, 1882
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 142 years and 6 months
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
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