March of Dimes is a nonprofit organization that works to improve the health of mothers and babies. It was founded by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1938, as the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, to combat polio. The name "March of Dimes" was coined by singer and comedian Eddie Cantor. After funding Jonas Salk's polio vaccine, the organization's shifted its focus to address the prevention of birth defects and infant mortality. Because Franklin D. Roosevelt founded the March of Dimes, a dime was chosen to honor him after his death.
Fact of the Day
Ancient Egyptians shaved off their eyebrows to mourn the death of their cats.
Today in History
January 24, 1965
Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill died in London at age 90.
Today's Birthdays
January 24
1968 - Mary Lou Retton
1941 - Neil Diamond
(1949–1982) John Belushi
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