Famous Birthdays
- Ben A. Jones, American horse trainer (US Champion trainer by earnings 1941, 43, 44, 52; Kentucky Derby x 6 including Citation, Whirlaway), born in Parnell, Missouri (d. 1961)
- David Cohen, Dutch historian and chairman of the Jewish Council, born in Deventer, Holland (d. 1967)
Famous Deaths
- Leon Michel Gambetta, French attorney and 37th Prime Minister of France (1881-82), dies at 44
1882 Highlights
About December 31, 1882
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 137 years, 10 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn