What Happened This Year 1882

All Events 28 Births 219 Deaths 60

Born in 1882

Purushottam Das Tandon

Indian lawyer and politician

Born

1882 144 years ago

Died

July 1st, 1962 63 years ago — 80 years old

A prominent lawyer and politician in India, contributed significantly to the Indian independence movement. Served as the President of the All India Congress Committee and worked towards promoting the Hindi language. Played a key role in various legislative assemblies and was involved in significant political reforms. His efforts in law and governance were recognized during the struggle for freedom from British colonial rule.

Geraldine Farrar

American soprano and actress in opera

Born

1882 144 years ago

Died

March 11th, 1967 58 years ago — 85 years old

An accomplished soprano and actress, she gained recognition in the early 20th century for performances in operas. She performed leading roles in noted productions such as 'Carmen' and 'Madama Butterfly'. In addition to her significant contributions to opera, she ventured into silent films, appearing in cinematic adaptations of operas, thus bridging the gap between stage and screen. Her talent garnered both critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase.

Ali İhsan Sâbis

Turkish general and military leader

Born

1882 144 years ago

Died

December 9th, 1957 68 years ago — 75 years old

Served as a general in the Turkish Army during the early 20th century. Played a significant role in various military campaigns, particularly in the Turkish War of Independence. Held various command positions and contributed to the establishment of the modern Turkish Republic. Posthumously recognized for military leadership and strategic contributions.