Wednesday January 02, 1952: on this day

About January 2nd, 1952, in brief:

  • Historical events: Pal Joey opens at Broadhurst Theater NYC for 542 performances
  • Day of the week: January 2nd, 1952 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Kate Bosworth, Taye Diggs
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Tell Me Why by Eddie Fisher
  • #1 UK song: Here In My Heart by Al Martino
  • Popular movie: Phone Call from a Stranger directed by Jean Negulesco

More about January 2nd, 1952? See below for more news and curiosities on January 2nd, 1952.

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What day of the week was January 02, 1952?


January 02, 1952 was a Wednesday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 1952 can also be written as 1/2/1952 in the US and as 2/1/1952 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 1952 in January 1952 calendar

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January 02, 1952: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 02, 1952:

  • Pal joey opens at broadhurst theater nyc for 542 performances

January 02, 1952: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 02, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 02, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Dragon chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on January 2nd, 1952 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 02, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on January 02, 1952 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 02, 1952 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 02, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 10:44 am and setting at 11:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 13, 1951 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 1952.

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Who was born on January 02, 1952?


Famous people born on January 02, 1952:

  • Joël Muller

    Joël muller is a retired french footballer and manager, known for his successful career as a midfielder and his coaching achievements.

  • Gretchen Morgenson

    Gretchen Morgenson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who has covered finance and Wall Street for The New York Times.

  • Indulis Emsis

    Latvian biologist and politician, 9th prime minister of latvia.

  • Graeme Strachan

    Australian singer-songwriter & television personality (b. 1952).

  • Wendy Phillips

    American actress.

  • Jimmy Baca

    American poet and author.

  • Ricky Van Shelton in Grit

    Virginia, usa; country singer ("wild-eyed dream").

  • Christine Lavin

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Wendy Phillips in Brooklyn

    New york, usa.

  • Paolo Hendel

    Italian comedian, actor, and playwright.

  • Andrew Lee

    American criminal, spy and traitor.

  • Robbie Ftorek

    American ice hockey coach and player.

  • Jimmy Santiago Baca

    American poet and writer.

  • Elvira Saadi
  • Shahen Meghrian
  • Dennis Condrey

Whose famous birthday is on January 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 2nd:

  • Kate Bosworth
    Kate Bosworth

    American actress.

  • Taye Diggs
    Taye Diggs

    Taye diggs is an american actor known for his roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'how stella got her groove back' and 'rent'.

  • Tia Carrere
    Tia Carrere

    Tia Carrere is an actress known for her roles in films like Wayne's World and for her appearances in reality TV shows.

  • Isaac Asimov
    Isaac Asimov

    Russian-american biochemist, columnist in science, anthropologist, and prolific sci-fi author.

  • Giovanna Ralli
    Giovanna Ralli

    Italian actress, ralli made her acting debut at seven years old.

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • William Haines
    William Haines

    American interior designer and actor (d. 1973).

  • Patrick Huard
    Patrick Huard

    Canadian screenwriter and actor.

  • Joanna Pacula
    Joanna Pacula

    Tomszowaubelski (poland -- actress) (gorky park and kiss).

  • Lucy Davis
    Lucy Davis

    English actress.

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January 02, 1952: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 72 years 4 months old,

or 868 months and 8 days old,

or 3775 weeks and 2 days old,

or 26427 days old,

if you were born on January 02, 1952.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 02, 1952?

There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 2nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 02, 1952.

RIP

January 02, 1952: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 02, 1952:

  • Giuseppe Di Donna
  • Giancarlo Maroni

What famous deaths happened on January 2nd?

Famous deaths on January 2nd:

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Anne Francis
    Anne Francis

    American magazine cover girl, five years old.

  • Dick Powell
    Dick Powell

    American actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 1963).

  • Pete Postlethwaite
    Pete Postlethwaite

    Pete postlethwaite was a british actor known for his roles in films such as the usual suspects and inception.

  • Dick Emery
    Dick Emery

    Actor (yellow submarine.

  • Una Merkel
    Una Merkel

    Covington (kentucky) -- actress (42nd street and abraham lincoln).

  • Jack Carson
    Jack Carson

    Manitoba, canada -- actor ("star is born", mildred pierce).

  • Nancy Kelly
    Nancy Kelly

    Lowell, massachusetts -- actress.

  • Emil Jannings
    Emil Jannings

    German actor who won the first Academy Award for Best Actor.

  • Tex Ritter
    Tex Ritter

    Country singer "five star jubilee" dies at the age of 67.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 2nd

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January 02, 1952: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 02, 1952:

  • New Zealand ? Statutory holiday, Second day of New Year.
  • United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
  • Slovenia ? Second day of New Year.
  • Scotland ? Second day of the Hogmanay Bank Holiday.
  • Catholicism and Anglicanism ? Feast day of St. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen.
  • The eighth day of Christmas (and ninth night of same) in Western Christianity.
  • Science Fiction Day
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January 02, 1952: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 02, 1952 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 31st and January 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 02, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 1952 was Tell Me Why by Eddie Fisher, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 02, 1952: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 02, 1952 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tell Me Why
  2. - Bermuda

January 02, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 02, 1952 was Here In My Heart by Al Martino, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 02, 1952: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 02, 1952 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Here In My Heart
  2. - You Belong To Me
  3. - The Isle Of Innisfree
  4. - Comes A-Long A-Love
  5. - Feet Up

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January 02, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 02, 1952 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Phone Call from a Stranger

Phone Call from a Stranger

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Jean Negulesco

Starring: Bette Davis, Shelley Winters, Gary Merrill, Michael Rennie

Love Nest

Love Nest

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Joseph M. Newman

Starring: June Haver, William Lundigan, Frank Fay, Marilyn Monroe

Country: United States of America

Across the Wide Missouri

Across the Wide Missouri

Release year: 1951

Directed by: William A. Wellman

Starring: Clark Gable, Ricardo Montalban, John Hodiak, Adolphe Menjou

Country: United States of America

Crosswinds

Crosswinds

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Lewis R. Foster

Starring: John Payne, Rhonda Fleming, Forrest Tucker, Alan Mowbray

Fort Defiance

Fort Defiance

Release year: 1951

Directed by: John Rawlins

Starring: Dane Clark, Ben Johnson, Peter Graves, Tracey Roberts

January 02, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 02, 1952 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Hit Parade

Hit Parade

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Joe Casey

Sara Crewe

Sara Crewe

Release year: 1951

The Dinah Shore Show

The Dinah Shore Show

Release year: 1951

Starring: Dinah Shore, Gisele MacKenzie, Fred Waring

Country: United States of America

Those Two

Those Two

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Michele Morando

Pet Shop

Pet Shop

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Hope Perello

January 02, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 02, 1952 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

California Called Them by Robert O'Brien

California Called Them

By:

Many of the oldest books, especially those from the 1900s and earlier, are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive.

Show Biz by Abel Green and Joe Laurie Jr

Show Biz

By:

Hardback compendium/chronology, detailed history of popular theatre, radio, film and television, 1905-1950. It is written in a clear and easy-to-read style. Good sourcebook. Exhaustive index.

Closing The Ring by Winston S. Churchill

Closing The Ring

By:

The struggle to win between June 1943 and Jul 1944 as the Allies consolidate and consolidate their achievements. There was great difficulty and great divergence in opinion.

Gods, Graves And Scholars by C.W. Ceram

Gods, Graves And Scholars

By:

The author stated that "my book was not written with scholarly pretensions." My goal was to show the human side of archeology and its dramatic qualities.

The End Of The Affair by Graham Greene

The End Of The Affair

By:

Maurice writes, "A story doesn't have a beginning or an end. One chooses a moment in the past ...". This is a record more of hate than of love."

history

Who was the US President on January 02, 1952?

On January 02, 1952 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 02, 1952?

On January 02, 1952 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 02, 1952?

On January 02, 1952 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 2nd?

January 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - China-united states trade war (2018-present). apple, an american electronics company, warns that iphone sales have been slowing and that the product is in low demand. this is attributed to trade tensions with china. according to apple, its fiscal earnings are expected to drop for the first quarter due to disappointing holiday sales figures. the company also claims that it could lose $9b due the fall.
  • 2018 - Weinstein effect: vice media suspends its top executives while it investigates accusations against them.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: islamic state in iraq and the levant claims responsibility. it claims it is responding to turkey's actions within syria.

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history

What happened in 1952?

1952 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Mr Potato Head, introduced
  • 1st black executive of a major TV station
  • Gerald D Lascelles (under English Princess Mary) weds Angela Dowding

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What was the calendar for January 1952?

January 1952 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1952 calendar looked like.

Wednesday January 2, 1952