Page 12: Historical Events In 1952

Nov 18   On this day in history paul Eluard, French communist/poet, dies at 56   

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   North American F-86 Sabre sets world aircraft speed record, 1124 KPH on this day in history.   

Nov 20   Benedetto Croce, Italian philosopher (La Critica), dies at 86 on this day in history.   

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

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

Nov 21   First US postage stamp in 2 colors (rotary process) introduced on this day in history.   

Nov 21   Henriette Roland Holst-de Schalk, marxist author, dies at 82 on this day in history.   

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

Nov 22   A's Harry Byrd selected AL Rookie of Year on this day in history.   

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

Nov 24   In the year 1952 agatha Christie's "Mousetrap" opens in London (still running)   

Nov 24   On this day in history agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap" opens in London   

Nov 25   In the year 1952 agatha Christie's "Mousetrap," premieres in London   

Nov 25   On this day in history antonio Guarnieri, composer, dies at 72   

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 on this day in history.   

Nov 29   President-elect Eisenhower visits Korea to assess the war on this day in history.   

Nov 29   Rosa Lewis, English chef/owner (Cavendish Hotel London), dies on this day in history.   

Nov 30   Jackie Robinson charges NY Yankees with racism on this day in history.   

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

Dec 01   Victor E Orlando, Italian premier (1917-19), dies at 92 in the year 1952.   

Dec 02   18th Heisman Trophy Award: Billy Vessels, Oklahoma (HB) in the year 1952.   

Dec 02   The First human birth televised to public (Denver, CO) in the year 1952.   

Dec 03   On this day in history 1st TV broadcast in Hawaii   

Dec 03   First TV broadcast in Hawaii in the year 1952.   

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

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

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

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   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)   

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

Jan 02   Wendy Phillips, Bkln NY, actress (Executive Suite, Promised Land) was born in the year 1952.   

Jan 02   In the year 1952 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   In the year 1952 birth of norm Jarvis, Prince Albert Sask, golfer (1984 Chilliwack)   

Jan 08   Vladimir Feltsman, Russian-American pianist was born in the year 1952.   

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

Jan 05   Nawab of Pataudi, cricket (play polo 3 Tests for Eng 3 for Ind), dies in the year 1952.   

Jan 08   On this day in history antonia Maury, discoverer (supergiant, giant & dwarf stars), dies   

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

Jan 14   On this day in history death of artur Kapp, Estonian composer (b. 1878)   

Jan 15   Ned Hanlon, Premier of Queensland (b. 1887) died in the year 1952.   

Jan 17   Walter O "Spike" Briggs, owner (Det Tigers), dies at 74 in the year 1952.   

Jan 18   In the year 1952 death of curly Howard, American actor and comedian (b. 1903)