On this day in history, December 9th, we explore a wide range of pivotal events. We’ll travel back in time to 536 AD when the Byzantine general Belisarius entered Rome during the Gothic War. We will look at the invention of the traffic light in 1868 and learn about the tragic 2019 volcanic eruption on Whakaari / White Island in New Zealand. We’ll also celebrate the eradication of smallpox in 1979 and the birth of computer mice in 1968. Join us as we explore the diverse tapestry of December 9th throughout history, featuring births and deaths of notable figures including Judi Dench, John Milton, and Kirk Douglas.