11 September 1978 Posted on September 11, 2013 by Staff The last person dies of smallpox. Famous Words of Inspiration..."I was never afraid of failure, for I would sooner fail than not be among the best." John Keats — Click here for more from John Keats Related posts: 17 September 1978 17 September 1978 19 February 1978 14 March 1978 22 March 1978 12 June 1978 8 March 1978 18 September 2001 11 September 2001 11 September 2001