Around 1935, for the first time, fewer than 30 in every 100 children born in the world died before their fifth birthday. In 1800 more than 40 in 100 did. The fall came from vaccination, clean water and sanitation, oral rehydration, better nutrition and care during birth. It took place in 1935.
Before and after
- 9 November 1934Birth of Carl Sagan
- 1935Origins of Serie C
- 1935Construction of Da Nang International Airport
- 1935Construction of Cà Mau Airport
- 1935Child mortality falls below 30% worldwide
- 8 January 1935Birth of Elvis Presley
- 16 January 1935Establishment of Rapa Nui National Park
- 31 January 1935Birth of Kenzaburō Ōe
- 26 February 1935Watson-Watt demonstrates radar at Daventry
More in Society, economy & sport
- 16 October 1923Founding of The Walt Disney Company
- 1924Origins of Allsvenskan
- from 3 August 1936 to 9 August 1936Jesse Owens wins four gold medals in Berlin
- 1940Katyn massacre
- 15 May 1940Founding of McDonald's
- 1941Rise of Vietnamese Independence League
The era
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