1882 Jun, 28
The Anglo-French Convention of 1882 marks the territorial boundaries between Guinea and Sierra Leone.
The Anglo-French Convention of 1882 was signed on 28 June 1882 between Great Britain and France. It confirmed the territorial boundaries between Guinea and Sierra Leone around Conakry and Freetown. However, it was never fully ratified by the French Chamber of Deputies although it was officially recognised by the British Foreign Office.
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Events on 1882
- 5 Jan
Assassination of James A. Garfield
Charles J. Guiteau is found guilty of assassinating US President James A. Garfield, and is sentenced to death by hanging. - 24 Mar
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Robert Koch announces the discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis. - 6 May
Chinese Exclusion Act
The United States Congress passes the Chinese Exclusion Act. - 6 Jun
Cyclone
More than 100,000 inhabitants of Bombay are killed when a cyclone in the Arabian Sea pushes huge waves into the harbour. - 20 Aug
1812 Overture
Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture debuts in Moscow, Russia.

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