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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1482. This year saw 3 significant events.

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1482 Timeline

  1. "Pentateuch" the Jewish Bible is 1st printed as a book in Bologna, Italy

    "Pentateuch" the Jewish Bible is 1st printed as a book in Bologna, Italy

  2. Supplies to build Portuguese trading post Castelo de São Jorge da Mina (Elmina Castle) arrive on the Gold Coast (now Gha

    Supplies to build Portuguese trading post Castelo de São Jorge da Mina (Elmina Castle) arrive on the Gold Coast (now Ghana), first European building south of the Sahara

  3. Tatars plunder Kyiv, Ukraine

    Tatars plunder Kyiv, Ukraine

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What happened in 1482?
In 1482, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include "Pentateuch" the Jewish Bible is 1st printed as a book in Bologna, Italy, Supplies to build Portuguese trading post Castelo de São Jorge da Mina (Elmina Castle) arrive on the Gold Coast (now Gha, Tatars plunder Kyiv, Ukraine.

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