Peanuts by Charles Schulz for December 08, 1958
Transcript:
Lucy is reading whiles Schroeder plays the piano. She reads,"It says here Beethoven was born Dec, 16, 1770.."<br> <br> She continues," However, it also says that there is some doubt as to this date.."<br> <br> She watches as Schroeder walks away.<br> <br> Charlie Brown looks at the placard that Schroeder is carrying. It reads, "Only eight more days until Beethoven's birthday (more or less)"<br> <br>
He was christened on December 17th, so people assume he was born the day prior (due to infant mortality rates they were quick to christen the children back then).