The last descendant of the prolific musical Bach family died
on Christmas Day, 1845.

Adrian II (867-872) was the last married Catholic pope. He
was actually married before he became pope, but refused to
adopt celibacy or give up his wife when he ascended the
papal throne.

The last dodo bird died in 1681.

Beethoven's last symphony was his 9th.

The last original Peanuts Comic Strip was published February
13, 2000. Coincidentally, creator Charles M. Schultz died the
night before.

The last Playboy centerfold to have staples was published in
1985. Venice Kong was the model.

The last bare-knuckle fight of pro boxing took place in 1889.
John L. Sullivan ko'd Jake Kilrain in 75 rounds.

On December 31, 1970, the last cigarette ad, a commercial
for Virginia Slims, was aired on the "Tonight Show." Ciga-
rette ad-vertising was banned from radio and TV effective
January 1, 1971.