Historical Events
- 44th Grand National: Lord Manners aboard 10/1 shot Seaman wins in heavy snow and freezing conditions
Koch Discovers Tuberculosis and Germs
German scientist Robert Koch discovers and describes the tubercle bacillus which causes tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis), and establishes germ theory
Famous Deaths
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, American poet (Song of Hiawatha), dies at 75
Died in 1882 1882 Highlights
About March 24, 1882
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 142 years, 1 month and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
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