FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

Tomiko Itooka

Tomiko Itooka, Japanese supercentenarian (born 1908)

Gil de Ferran

Gil de Ferran, French-born Brazilian racing driver, CART champion (2000, 2001), 2003 Indianapolis 500 winner (born 1967)

Pelé

Pelé, Brazilian footballer (born 1940)

Edgar Savisaar

Edgar Savisaar, Estonian politician, Estonian Minister of the Interior (born 1950)

Vivienne Westwood

Vivienne Westwood, English fashion designer (born 1941)

Public holidays in Ireland

Constitution Day (Ireland)

Independence Day (Mongolia)

Twelve Days of Christmas

The fifth day of Christmas (Western Christianity)

Kwanzaa

The fourth day of Kwanzaa (United States)

Tomiko Itooka

Tomiko Itooka, Japanese supercentenarian (born 1908)