A First-Ever Separation of Conjoined Twins

On September 17, 1953

Conjoined twins were successfully separated for the first time.

The two girls, Carolyn and Catherine, were joined by the spine. They both went on to live full, healthy lives.

This Day in History - September 17

1872

Inventor Phillip W Pratt obtained the patent for his sprinkler system designed to extinguish fires.

1787

39 out of 50 delegates signed the US Constitution and shared it publicly.

2019

During the Senate climate crisis task force, climate change activity Greta Thunberg said, 'You're not trying hard enough. Sorry.'

1683

Dutch scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek declared his discovery of microorganisms to the Royal Society in London.

1976

NASA unveiled its first space shuttle, the Space Shuttle Enterprise.

What Happened on Sep 17?

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