Wednesday January 16, 1952: on this day

January 16, 1952 was the 16th day of the year 1952, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 16, 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 January 16, 1952, who was born and died on January 16, 1952, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 1952, which were the most popular songs (ex. Be My Life's Companion by Mills Brothers), movies (e.g. Si yo fuera diputado, directed by Miguel M. Delgado), TV series (e.g. Hit Parade) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 16th, 1952 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 16, 1952?


January 16, 1952 was a Wednesday and it was the 16th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1952 can also be written as 1/16/1952 in the US and as 16/1/1952 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1952 in January 1952 calendar

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January 16, 1952: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 1952:

  • New dutch bible translation finished.
  • Us standard board clears stan musial to get an $85,000 salary.

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January 16, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th 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 16, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 16th, 1952 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 16, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 16, 1952 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 16, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 09:22 pm and setting at 09:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 12, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Feb 11, 1952.

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Who was born on January 16, 1952?


Famous people born on January 16, 1952:

  • Anne Barbault

    French astrologer, she is the daughter of andre barbault.

  • Piercarlo Ghinzani

    Manager and driver of an italian race car.

  • Briani Manzullo

    Briani Manzullo is an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois's 16th...

  • Fuad II of Egypt

    Fuad ii of egypt was the last king of egypt and sudan, reigning from 1952 to 1953 at the age of 6. he is mostly known for being the last...

  • Fuad II

    Fuad ii, egypt.

  • L Blaine Hammond

    Nasa astronaut.

  • King Fuad

    Ii of egypt.

  • Roberta Baskin

    New york, united states -- correspondent (48 hours).

  • Lloyd Blaine Hammond Jr in Savannah

    Georgia, usa; major us air force/astronaut (sts 39, 64).

  • Ahmed Fuad

    Egyptian royalty, the son of king farouk i and the grandson of king ahmed fuad.

  • L Hammond

    American colonel pilot and astronaut.

  • Julie Peters

    American engineer and author.

  • Giovanni Vavassori
  • Vincenzo Maria Vita
  • Roberto Ferraris
  • Tamara Blažina
  • Fuʾād II d'Egitto

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

See more famous people and celebrities born on January 16th

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January 16, 1952: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 72 years 3 months old,

or 867 months and 8 days old,

or 3771 weeks

or 26397 days old,

if you were born on January 16, 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 16, 1952?

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 16, 1952.

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January 16, 1952: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 16, 1952:

  • Gile Steele
  • Paolo Grilli
  • Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy
  • Thomas Wayland Vaughan

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Ndrew Wyeth

    Renowned American realist painter known for his rural landscapes and portraits.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 16th

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January 16, 1952: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 16, 1952:

  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand
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January 16, 1952: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 16, 1952 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 14th and January 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 16, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1952 was Be My Life's Companion by Mills Brothers, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 16, 1952: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 16, 1952 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Be My Life's Companion
  2. - Tiger Rag

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January 16, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 16, 1952 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Si yo fuera diputado

Si yo fuera diputado

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Miguel M. Delgado

Starring: Cantinflas, Gloria Mange, Andrés Soler, Emperatriz Carvajal

Japanese War Bride

Japanese War Bride

Release year: 1952

Directed by: King Vidor

Starring: Shirley Yamaguchi, Don Taylor, Cameron Mitchell, Marie Windsor

The Green Glove

The Green Glove

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Rudolph Maté

Starring: Glenn Ford, Geraldine Brooks, Cedric Hardwicke, George Macready

The Las Vegas Story

The Las Vegas Story

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Starring: Jane Russell, Victor Mature, Vincent Price, Hoagy Carmichael

Chained for Life

Chained for Life

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Harry L. Fraser

Starring: Violet Hilton, Daisy Hilton, Mario Laval, Allen Jenkins

January 16, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 16, 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 16, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 16, 1952 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Sea Around Us by Rachel Carson

The Sea Around Us

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The Sea Around Us was published in 1951 and is one of the most successful books ever about the natural world. Rachel Carson's unique ability to combine scientific insight and moving, poetic prose saw her book rise to the top …

The Forrestal Diaries by Walter Millis and E.S. Duffield

The Forrestal Diaries

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This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, marginalia, and other imperfections due to its age.

The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk

The Caine Mutiny

By:

The Novel That Inspired The Caine Mutiny Film and the Hit Broadway Play The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial Herman Wouk’s dramatic and brilliantly entertaining novel about life-and-mutiny-on-a Navy warship, in the Pacific theater, was instantly embraced upon its initial publication in …

From Here To Eternity by James Jones

From Here To Eternity

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1941, Diamond Head, Hawaii Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt, a champion welterweight boxer and a great bugler. He refuses to be part of the company's boxing squad, and he is given "the treatment".

Incredible New York by Lloyd R. Morris

Incredible New York

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Grate book, great for your private collection.

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Who was the US President on January 16, 1952?

On January 16, 1952 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 1952?

On January 16, 1952 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1952?

On January 16, 1952 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 16th?

January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

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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 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 16, 1952