Jonas Salk by Gabriel P, Cole, and Jade By mrsdaige Aug 28, 1914 born Salk was born in 1914 Aug 28. Apr 6, 1947 wasn't interested in polio Salk wasn't interested in polio at that time. Jun 30, 1952 discovered polio vaccine He tested and mixed until he made it. Jul 27, 1953 speaks for self May 5, 1955 won medal of merit May 8, 1995 people study at Salk Institute Dec 15, 1995 died