1882

Key events from 1882

1882

  • The Triple Alliance is formed between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy, reshaping European balance of power before World War I.
  • The British occupation of Egypt begins, giving Britain control over the Suez Canal and establishing colonial dominance in Northeast Africa.
  • Robert Koch discovers the tuberculosis bacterium, advancing germ theory and laying foundations for modern infectious disease treatment.

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