1982 Education & Knowledge Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 05 Jan Groundbreaking ceremony for Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute library in Panama: On January 5, 1982, groundbreaking ceremonies commenced the construction of a new library serving the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama. This facility was dedicated on April 7, 1983, and has since supported STRI's research, publications, and public programming. source: siarchives.si.edu
- 03 Jun Molly Dieveney wins 55th National Spelling Bee: On June 3, 1982, 12-year-old Molly Dieveney from Denver, Colorado, won the 55th Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling "psoriasis." She was coached by the mother of Jacques Bailly, the 1980 champion. Second place went to 13-year-old Uma Rao of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who misspelled "contretemps." Third place was secured by 13-year-old Jason Johnson of St. Joseph, Michigan, who had placed second the previous year but misspelled "gauleiter." source: en.wikipedia.org
- 26 Dec George Stigler Wins Nobel Prize in Economics: Renowned economist George Stigler was awarded the Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, recognizing his significant contributions to economic theory.
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