Tuesday August 12, 1952: on this day

August 12, 1952 was the 225th day of the year 1952, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 12, 1952 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 12, 1952, who was born and died on August 12, 1952, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 1952, which were the most popular songs (ex. Trying by Hilltoppers), movies (e.g. The Crimson Pirate, directed by Robert Siodmak), TV series (e.g. Meet Your Match) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 12th, 1952 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 12, 1952?


August 12, 1952 was a Tuesday and it was the 225th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1952 can also be written as 8/12/1952 in the US and as 12/8/1952 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 1952 in August 1952 calendar

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August 12, 1952: What happened on that day?


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August 12, 1952: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 12, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 12, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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August 12, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 12, 1952 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 August 12, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 10:56 pm and setting at 03:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 05, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Sep 04, 1952.

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Who was born on August 12, 1952?


Famous people born on August 12, 1952:

  • Freddi Hiebert

    Renowned for contributions to computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Daniel Biles

    American associate justice of the kansas supreme court.

  • Sitaram Yechury

    Indian politician and leader of cpi(m).

  • Chen Kaige

    Chinese screenwriter and director of actor.

  • Kalevi Kull

    Estonian academic and biologist.

  • Ronald Guttman

    Belgian actor, producer and filmmaker.

  • Kaige Chen
  • Apollonia van Ravenstein
  • Charlie Whiting
  • Linda Newbery
  • Charlie Ane
  • Françoise Combes
  • Dominique Robert

Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:

  • Cara Delevingne
    Cara Delevingne

    Cara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...

  • Casey Affleck
    Casey Affleck

    American actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.

  • George Hamilton
    George Hamilton

    American actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.

  • Dominique Swain
    Dominique Swain

    American actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...

  • Luis Mariano
    Luis Mariano

    His family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.

  • John Cazale
    John Cazale

    Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Iza Calzado
    Iza Calzado

    Filipino tv actress.

  • Leah Pipes
    Leah Pipes

    American actress.

  • Jane Wyatt
    Jane Wyatt

    American singer and actress (d. 2006).

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August 12, 1952: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 71 years 7 months old,

or 859 months and 7 days old,

or 3736 weeks

or 26152 days old,

if you were born on August 12, 1952.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1952?

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 12, 1952.

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August 12, 1952: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 12, 1952:

  • David Bergelson

    Ukrainian-born soviet yiddish language writer (born 1884).

  • David Hofstein
  • Lev Moiseevič Kvitko
  • Mlle. Dazie

What famous deaths happened on August 12th?

Famous deaths on August 12th:

  • Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall

    American actress and star for more than a century.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Ian Fleming
    Ian Fleming

    James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).

  • Merv Griffin
    Merv Griffin

    American entertainer and tv host.

  • Loretta Young
    Loretta Young

    American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

  • Peter Woodthorpe
    Peter Woodthorpe

    British actor (born 1931).

  • Una Stubbs
    Una Stubbs

    Una Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.

  • Arlene Martel
    Arlene Martel

    Arlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.

  • Stephen Lewis
    Stephen Lewis

    Canadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.

  • Dorothy Mackaill
    Dorothy Mackaill

    Actress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.

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August 12, 1952: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on August 12, 1952:

  • International Youth Day
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August 12, 1952: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 12, 1952 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 12, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1952 was Trying by Hilltoppers, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 12, 1952: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 12, 1952 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Trying

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August 12, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 12, 1952 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Crimson Pirate

The Crimson Pirate

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Robert Siodmak

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Nick Cravat, Eva Bartok, Torin Thatcher

Country: United States of America

Monkey Business

Monkey Business

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Howard Hawks

Starring: Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers, Marilyn Monroe, Charles Coburn

Country: United States of America

Big Jim McLain

Big Jim McLain

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Edward Ludwig

Starring: John Wayne, Nancy Olson, James Arness, Alan Napier

Country: United States of America

Beware, My Lovely

Beware, My Lovely

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Harry Horner

Starring: Ida Lupino, Robert Ryan, Taylor Holmes, Barbara Whiting

Penny Princess

Penny Princess

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Val Guest

Starring: Yolande Donlan, Dirk Bogarde, A.E. Matthews, Reginald Beckwith

August 12, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 12, 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:

Meet Your Match

Meet Your Match

Release year: 1952

Directed by: MARK STOLZENBERG

Kidnapped

Kidnapped

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Mister Peepers

Mister Peepers

Release year: 1952

Written by:

Starring: Wally Cox, Marion Lorne, Tony Randall, Patricia Benoit

Country: United States of America

The Liberace Show

The Liberace Show

Release year: 1952

Starring: Liberace, George Liberace

Country: United States of America

The Hunter

The Hunter

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Daniel Nettheim

August 12, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 12, 1952 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Saracen Blade by Frank Yerby

The Saracen Blade

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Pietro di Donati is the story of his father, a Sicilian peasant from 13th century Sicilia, who was almost at the same time as Emperor Frederick.

The Thurber Album by James Thurber

The Thurber Album

By:

Deals with Columbus, Ohio family, friends, teachers, and colleagues

My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier

My Cousin Rachel

By:

"From the very first page...the reader is transported back to the dark, brooding atmosphere that Rebecca creates." The New York Times -- Another classic, this time set in beautiful and mysterious Cornwall by the bestselling author Rebecca.

Adlai E. Stevenson Of Illinois by Noel F. Busch

Adlai E. Stevenson Of Illinois

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This book, which was published before 1923, is a reproduction of an important original.

The Cruel Sea by Nicholas Monsarrat

The Cruel Sea

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This is a powerful novel about the North Atlantic in World Wat II. It tells the story of the British ships Compass Rose, Saltash, and their desperate cat-and mouse game with Nazi Uboats.

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Who was the US President on August 12, 1952?

On August 12, 1952 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1952?

On August 12, 1952 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 12, 1952?

On August 12, 1952 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 12th?

August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of August. 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 August 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.

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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 August 1952?

August 1952 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

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