How long ago was the eradication of smallpox?

The eradication of smallpox was 46 years ago.

The eradication of smallpox was declared on May 8, 1980. That's 46 years, 4 months and 19 days.

as of September 2026

It's the only human disease ever eradicated.

The eradication of smallpox turns 50 on May 8, 2030.

If you were born before May 8, 1980, you're older than the eradication of smallpox.

Mind-bender: The eradication of smallpox is closer in time to Monopoly's debut (1935) than to today.

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