What Happened on February 23, 1954

Historical Events

Polio

1st mass inoculation against polio with the Jonas Salk vaccine takes place at Arsenal Elementary School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Children with polio in a US hospital, inside an iron lung. In about 0.5% of cases, patients suffered from paralysis, sometimes resulting in the inability to breathe. More often, limbs would be paralyzed.

Syrian army drives out president Adib el-Shishakli

Famous Birthdays

Viktor Yushchenko, Ukrainian politician (President of Ukraine, 2005-10; Prime Minister of Ukraine, 1999-2001), born in Khoruzhivka, Sumy Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now Ukraine)

1954 Highlights

About February 23, 1954

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces

What Happened in 1954

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