23 February: 23rd February is a day packed with history, and a lot happened on this day in history.
Would you like to know what special day is today? Let’s check them out one by one!
What Happened Today? On This Day in History: 23 February
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- In 1822, Boston, Massachusetts was incorporated as a city.
- In 1896, Leo Hirschfield introduced Tootsie Rolls.
- In 1940, the famous animated movie of Walt Disney, Pinocchio, was released.
- In 1954, first mass inoculation against polio with the new polio vaccine developed by Jonas Salk was held at Arsenal Elementary School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- In 1992, the Socialist Labor Party was founded in Georgia.
Birth Anniversaries (23 February)
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- In 1583, French scientist Jean-Baptiste Morin was born on this day.
- In 1842, German philosopher Karl Robert Eduard von Hartmann was born.
- In 1868, civil rights activist William Edward Burghardt Du Bois was born. He was the first African American to receive a Ph.D. from Harvard University.
- In 1908, the 20th Prime Minister of Australia, Sir William McMahon was born.
- In 1918, American fascist Richard G. Butler was born.
Death Anniversaries (23 February)
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- In 1848, the 6th president of the United States, John Quincy Adams died on this day.
- In 1867, English musician Sir George Thomas Smart died at 90.
- In 1969, famous Indian actress Madhubala died on this day.
- In 1995, Scottish author James Herriot died at 78.
- In 1997, American jazz drummer Tony Williams died at 51.
What Special Day is Today: 23 February
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- Diesel Engine Day is celebrated in Germany.
- Tootsie Roll Day is celebrated in the United States of America.
- National Banana Bread Day is celebrated in the United States of America.
- World Understanding and Peace Day is observed throughout the world on 23rd February to devote an entire day to the cease-fire, non-violence, and strengthening of the existing ideals of peace.
- International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day is celebrated worldwide on this day.
Conclusion
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