October 26th, 1977

The last natural case of smallpox was discovered in Merca district, Somalia. The WHO and the CDC consider this date the anniversary of the eradication of smallpox, the most spectacular success of vaccination. event on October 26, 1977.

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Events around October 26, 1977

October 27th, 1977DeathJames M. Cain, American novelist (born in 1892)

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