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Wednesday, 28 October 2026

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1914
Dr. Jonas Salk, who made polio a fear of the past.
US 112 yrs ago
1939
Jane Alexander
US 87 yrs ago

► Events on this day 4 entries

1492
Columbus discovers Cuba.
US 534 yrs ago
1886
Statue of Liberty dedicated.
US 140 yrs ago
1904
St. Louis Police try a new investigation method - fingerprints.
US 122 yrs ago
1965
The Gateway Arch (630 feet high) completed in St. Louis, Missouri.
US 61 yrs ago