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What Happened on January 3, 1938

Historical Events

Polio

March of Dimes established to fight polio

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.

Famous Deaths

Arthur Boon, Flemish priest/philologist, dies at 54

Died in 1938 1938 Highlights

About January 3, 1938

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn

What Happened in 1938

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