February 23 in history: First mass polio vaccine, Panama Canal Zone, and more
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| Updated: Feb 23, 2021, 12:42 PM IST
The February Revolution, International Organization for Standardization, and more — here's what happened on this day in history
US acquires control of Panama Canal Zone for $10 million
US acquires control of Panama Canal Zone for $10 million
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In Pics | PM Modi visits Aquatic Gallery in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, calls it celebration of marine marvels
Thousands flee Karabakh to Armenia, death toll rises in fuel depot blast
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In pics | South Korea holds rare, first large-scale military parade warns Pyongyang over nuclear threat
In pics | Social media inspires Japanese women to dash into rickshaw pulling
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The February Revolution begins in Russia
The February Revolution begins in Russia
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International Organization for Standardization (ISO) begins operating
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) begins operating
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The first mass inoculation against polio is conducted in US
The first mass inoculation against polio is conducted in US
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Osama bin Laden issues fatwa declaring jihad against Jews & Crusaders
Osama bin Laden issues fatwa declaring jihad against Jews & Crusaders
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In pics | Around 40,000 Spaniards protest against amnesty for Catalan separatists
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In Pics | Indian intelligence dossier outlines Nijjar’s chronology of terror and violence
In Pics | Women celebrate as Indian parliament passes reservation bill
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