Page 12: Historical Events In 1952

Nov 18   Paul Eluard, French communist/poet, dies at 56 in the year 1952.   

Nov 18   On this day in history 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.   

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   In the year 1952 1st US postage stamp in 2 colors (rotary process) introduced   

Nov 21   In the year 1952 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   The first US postage stamp in 2 colors (rotary process) introduced on this day in history.   

Nov 22   On this day in history a's Harry Byrd selected AL Rookie of Year   

Nov 23   Aaro A Hellaakoski, Finnish geographer/poet, dies at 59 in the year 1952.   

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   1st modern 3-D movie "Bwana Devil," premieres in Hollywood in the year 1952.   

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   On this day in history 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   On this day in history jackie Robinson charges NY Yankees with racism   

Dec 01   The New York Daily News reports the first successful sexual reassignment operation in the year 1952.   

Dec 01   In the year 1952 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   On this day in history karen Horney, German/US neo freudian psycho analyst, dies at 67   

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

Dec 04   Killer fogs begin in London England. "Smog" becomes a word on this day in history.   

Dec 05   On this day in history -8] worst smog in London ever, 4-8,000 die   

Dec 06   In the year 1952 czech govt tells Israeli ambassador, he's persona non grata   

Dec 07   On this day in history kKTV TV channel 11 in Colorado Spgs-Pueblo, CO (CBS) 1st broadcast   

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

« Previous Page | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | Next Page »

Jan 02   Ricky Van Shelton, Grit Va, country singer (Wild-Eyed Dream) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   On this day in history birth of wendy Phillips, Bkln NY, actress (Executive Suite, Promised Land)   

Jan 02   Graeme Strachan, Australian rock singer (Skyhooks) (d. 2001) was born in the year 1952.   

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

Jan 07   Giuliano Ferrara was born on this day in history.   

Jan 08   Lauri Walters, SF Calif, actress (8 is Enough, Harrad Experiment) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 08   Norm Jarvis, Prince Albert Sask, golfer (1984 Chilliwack) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 08   Vladimir Feltsman, Russian-American pianist was born on this day in history.   

Jan 04   On this day in history 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 in the year 1952.   

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

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   On this day in history 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.