Historical Events
1979 – WHO declares smallpox officially eradicated.
Source: TimeAndDate
1965 – A Charlie Brown Christmas premieres.
Source: History.com
1961 – Tanganyika gains independence (later part of Tanzania).
Source: TimeAndDate
Notable Birthdays
John Malkovich (b. 1953) – Actor.
Source: TimeAndDate
Kurt Angle (b. 1968) – Wrestler, Olympic gold medalist.
Source: TimeAndDate
Dame Judi Dench (b. 1934) – British actress.
Source: Britannica
Observances & Facts
International Anti-Corruption Day.
Source: United Nations