Deaths on August 20

James Whyte (Australian politician)

Died on August 20, 1882

James Whyte, Scottish-Australian politician, 6th Premier of Tasmania (b. 1820)

James Whyte (30 March 1820 – 20 August 1882) was a Scottish-born Australian politician notable for being involved with his brothers in the massacre of aboriginals as a young man who served as the sixth Premier of Tasmania, from 20 January 1863 to 24 November 1866.

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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.

Deaths on August 20

James Whyte (Australian politician)

Died on August 20, 1882

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Events on 1882

Assassination of James A. Garfield

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Chinese Exclusion Act

Cyclone

1812 Overture