Technology · Science · 1914–1995
Jonas Salk — Age & Birthday
Born: 28 October 1914 · Died: 23 June 1995 · Age at death: 80
How old was Jonas Salk when he died?
Jonas Salk died aged 80. He was born on 28 October 1914 and died on 23 June 1995.
Medical researcher who developed the first successful polio vaccine
Did you know?He chose not to patent his life-saving vaccine, famously asking if one could patent the sun, to ensure it remained affordable for everyone.
Jonas Edward Salk (born Jonas Salk; October 28, 1914 – June 23, 1995) was an American virologist and medical researcher who developed one of the first successful polio vaccines. He was born in New York City and attended the City College of New York and New York University School of Medicine.
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- Age at death
- 80
- Would be
- 111
- Years since death
- 31
- Born
- October 28, 1914 · New York City, United States
- Died
- June 23, 1995
- Cause of death
- Heart failure
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Technology, Science
Family
- Spouse
- Françoise Gilot
- Children
- Darrell Salk, Jonathan Salk, Peter L. Salk
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- Died on June 23Jonas Salk is remembered every June 23, along with 9 other notable people who died on this day. Discover what else happened on that date.Date page
- See the front page from the day Jonas Salk was bornA newspaper front page for 28 October 1914, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayJonas Salk would be 111 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryJonas Salk's 112th birthday is in 2 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!112th
- Death anniversaryThe 32nd anniversary of Jonas Salk's death is in 240 days. A moment to remember their legacy.32nd
- Scorpio zodiac signScorpio people are known for being intense, passionate and resourceful. Are you a Scorpio like Jonas Salk? Meet others who share your star sign.Zodiac
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