1882
Key events from 1882
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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.