Page 12: Historical Events In 1952

Nov 18   In the year 1952 paul Eluard, French communist/poet, dies at 56   

Nov 18   The feasibility of using a helicopter as an aerial minesweeper was demonstrated in the first of a series of tests conducted by VX-1 pilots flying an HRP-1 helicopter off~ Panama City, Fla on this day in history.   

Nov 19   On this day in history north American F-86 Sabre sets world aircraft speed record, 1124 KPH   

Nov 20   Benedetto Croce, Italian philosopher (La Critica), dies at 86 in the year 1952.   

Nov 20   In the year 1952 cubs slugger Hank Sauer wins NL MVP   

Nov 21   On this day in history 1st US postage stamp in 2 colors (rotary process) introduced   

Nov 21   On this day in history first US postage stamp in 2 colors (rotary process) introduced   

Nov 21   On this day in history henriette Roland Holst-de Schalk, marxist author, dies at 82   

Nov 21   In the year 1952 the first US postage stamp in 2 colors (rotary process) introduced   

Nov 22   In the year 1952 a's Harry Byrd selected AL Rookie of Year   

Nov 23   On this day in history aaro A Hellaakoski, Finnish geographer/poet, dies at 59   

Nov 24   On this day in history agatha Christie's "Mousetrap" opens in London (still running)   

Nov 24   Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap" opens in London in the year 1952.   

Nov 25   Agatha Christie's "Mousetrap," premieres in London on this day in history.   

Nov 25   Antonio Guarnieri, composer, dies at 72 in the year 1952.   

Nov 26   On this day in history 1st modern 3-D movie "Bwana Devil," premieres in Hollywood   

Nov 27   KTBC TV channel 7 in Austin, TX (CBS) begins broadcasting in the year 1952.   

Nov 29   40th CFL Grey Cup: Toronto Argonauts defeats Edmonton Eskimos, 21-11 in the year 1952.   

Nov 29   In the year 1952 president-elect Eisenhower visits Korea to assess the war   

Nov 29   Rosa Lewis, English chef/owner (Cavendish Hotel London), dies in the year 1952.   

Nov 30   In the year 1952 jackie Robinson charges NY Yankees with racism   

Dec 01   The New York Daily News reports the first successful sexual reassignment operation on this day in history.   

Dec 01   On this day in history victor E Orlando, Italian premier (1917-19), dies at 92   

Dec 02   On this day in history 18th Heisman Trophy Award: Billy Vessels, Oklahoma (HB)   

Dec 02   The First human birth televised to public (Denver, CO) on this day in history.   

Dec 03   1st TV broadcast in Hawaii in the year 1952.   

Dec 03   First TV broadcast in Hawaii on this day in history.   

Dec 04   Karen Horney, German/US neo freudian psycho analyst, dies at 67 in the year 1952.   

Dec 04   On this day in history killer fogs begin in London England, "Smog" becomes a word   

Dec 04   In the year 1952 killer fogs begin in London England. "Smog" becomes a word   

Dec 05   -8] worst smog in London ever, 4-8,000 die in the year 1952.   

Dec 06   Czech govt tells Israeli ambassador, he's persona non grata on this day in history.   

Dec 07   In the year 1952 kKTV TV channel 11 in Colorado Spgs-Pueblo, CO (CBS) 1st broadcast   

Dec 08   1st TV acknowledgement of pregnancy (I Love Lucy) on this day in history.   

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Jan 02   On this day in history birth of ricky Van Shelton, Grit Va, country singer (Wild-Eyed Dream)   

Jan 02   In the year 1952 birth of wendy Phillips, Bkln NY, actress (Executive Suite, Promised Land)   

Jan 02   On this day in history birth of graeme Strachan, Australian rock singer (Skyhooks) (d. 2001)   

Jan 03   Jim Ross, American wrestling announcer was born on this day in history.   

Jan 07   On this day in history birth of giuliano Ferrara   

Jan 08   On this day in history birth of lauri Walters, SF Calif, actress (8 is Enough, Harrad Experiment)   

Jan 08   On this day in history birth of norm Jarvis, Prince Albert Sask, golfer (1984 Chilliwack)   

Jan 08   On this day in history birth of vladimir Feltsman, Russian-American pianist   

Jan 04   In the year 1952 constantly Permeke, Flemish painter (Boerin), dies at 65   

Jan 05   On this day in history nawab of Pataudi, cricket (play polo 3 Tests for Eng 3 for Ind), dies   

Jan 08   Antonia Maury, discoverer (supergiant, giant & dwarf stars), dies on this day in history.   

Jan 11   Jean JM de Lattre de Tassigny, gen (N-Africa/Indo-China), dies at 61 on this day in history.   

Jan 14   Artur Kapp, Estonian composer (b. 1878) died in the year 1952.   

Jan 15   On this day in history death of ned Hanlon, Premier of Queensland (b. 1887)   

Jan 17   In the year 1952 walter O "Spike" Briggs, owner (Det Tigers), dies at 74   

Jan 18   Curly Howard, American actor and comedian (b. 1903) died on this day in history.