Page 8: Historical Events In December - 03

2020  The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs votes to remove cannabis from a list of dangerous drugs in recognition of its medical value, although some controls will remain.   

2023  Kennedy Center Honors ceremony held for pop singer Dionne Warwick , singer-songwriter Barry Gibb , comic-actor Billy Crystal, operatic soprano Renée Fleming, and singer-actress Queen Latifah , in Washington D.C   

2023  Guayana Esequiba crisis: Venezuela votes in a symbolic referendum on whether voters agreed with creating a subdivision in the disputed territory of Guayana Esequiba currently under the control of neighboring Guyana. Analysts say the referendum's practical implications are likely to be minimal   

2024  South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law during a late-night address broadcast live on YTN television, accusing the country's main opposition Democratic Party of sympathizing with North Korea and engaging in anti-state activities   

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1368  Charles vi: [the well-beloved], king of france (1380-1422)   

1483  Nicolaus von amsdorf: German reformation theologist   

1560  Jan gruter: Dutch critic   

1576  Marsilio casentini: Composer   

1668  Casimir schweizelsperg: Composer   

1684  Ludvig baron holberg: Founder (danish & norwegian literature)   

1729  Padre antonio francisco j jose soler: Olot spain, composer (fandango)   

1750  Johann franz xaver sterkel: Composer   

0450  Petrus chrysologus: 1st archbishop of ravenna,   

1137  Lotharius iii: Of supplinburg, roman-ger emperor (1133-37),   

1154  Anastasius iv: Pope (1153-54),   

1265  Odofredus: Italian jurist   

1463  Louis chalon: Prince of orange,   

1469  Piero de' medici: Ruler of florence,   

1491  Thomas basin: French historian/bishop of lisieux,   

1533  Vasili iii: Great prince of moscow (1505-33),