February 23

Sunday 23, 1997:

A large fire occurs in the Russian Space station, Mir.

Tuesday 23, 1954:

The first mass vaccination of children against polio begins in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Saturday 23, 1861:

President-elect Abraham Lincoln arrives secretly in Washington, DC after an assassination attempt in Baltimore, Maryland.

Tuesday 23, 1847:

In Mexico, American troops defeat Mexican general Antonio López de Santa Anna.

Monday 23, 1660:

Charles XI becomes King of Sweden.

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