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Transit of Venus, second and last of the 19th century.
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1882 transit of Venus
Astronomical event
The 1882 transit of Venus on 6 December 1882, was the second and last transit of Venus of the 19th century, the first having taken place eight years earlier in 1874. Many expeditions were sent by European powers to describe both episodes, eight by the United States Congress…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
19th century
One hundred years, from 1801 to 1900
The 19th century began on 1 January 1801, and ended on 31 December 1900 (MCM). It was the 9th century of the 2nd millennium. It was characterized by vast social upheaval. Slavery was abolished in much of Europe and the Americas. The First Industrial Revolution, though it began…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
December 6
Day of the year
December 6 is the 340th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 25 days remain until the end of the year.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)