Historical Events
Polio
First mass inoculation against polio with the Jonas Salk vaccine takes place at Arsenal Elementary School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Syrian army drives out president Adib el-Shishakli
Famous Birthdays
Viktor Yushchenko (70 years old)
Ukrainian politician (President of Ukraine, 2005-10; Prime Minister of Ukraine, 1999-2001), born in Khoruzhivka, Sumy Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now Ukraine)
About February 23, 1954
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 2 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Oh Mein Papa - Eddie Calvert
