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What Happened on November 16, 1882

Historical Events

  • British gunboat HMS Flirt fires at and destroys villages of Abari and Asaba on the Forcado River in Niger, in retaliation for attack on British owned factory that left 5 Brits missing
1882 Highlights

About November 16, 1882

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 141 years, 8 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Scorpio