Sunday August 17, 1952: on this day

August 17, 1952 was the 230th day of the year 1952, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 17, 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 17, 1952, who was born and died on August 17, 1952, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 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 17th, 1952 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 17, 1952?


August 17, 1952 was a Sunday and it was the 230th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1952 can also be written as 8/17/1952 in the US and as 17/8/1952 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1952 in August 1952 calendar

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August 17, 1952: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 17, 1952:

August 17, 1952: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 17, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 17, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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August 17, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 1952 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 02:57 am and setting at 06:59 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 17, 1952?


Famous people born on August 17, 1952:

  • Guida Vilas

    Argentinian tennis player known for his powerful serve and topspin forehand.

  • Nelson Piquet

    Brazilian race car driver and formula one world champion 1981 and 1983.

  • Guillermo Vilas

    Argentinian tennis player known for his clay court prowess.

  • Mario Theissen

    German businessman and engineer.

  • Aleksandr Maksimenkov

    Russian footballer and manager (b. 1952).

  • Thomas J Hennen

    Albany, georgia -- astronaut (sts 44).

  • Kathryn C Thornton in Montgomery Alabama USA PhD/astronaut (STS 33 sk

    49).

  • Yann Gac

    French actor and dancer.

  • Claver Salizzato
  • Alberto di Luca
  • Tommy O'Hara
  • Nie Weiping
  • Kathryn Thornton
  • Heiner Goebbels

Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

  • Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro

    American actor, director, and businessman.

  • Sean Penn
    Sean Penn

    American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

  • Donnie Wahlberg
    Donnie Wahlberg

    American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

  • Austin Butler
    Austin Butler

    Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

  • Belinda Carlisle
    Belinda Carlisle

    American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

  • Yû Aoi
    Yû Aoi

    Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Brady Corbet
    Brady Corbet

    Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Julian Fellowes
    Julian Fellowes

    English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

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August 17, 1952: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 71 years 7 months old,

or 859 months and 2 days old,

or 3735 weeks and 2 days old,

or 26147 days old,

if you were born on August 17, 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 August 17, 1952?

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 17, 1952.

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August 17, 1952: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 17, 1952:

  • Romano Calò

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

  • Billy Murray
    Billy Murray

    Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

  • Pearl Bailey
    Pearl Bailey

    American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

  • Vivian Vance
    Vivian Vance

    Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

  • Yvonne Craig
    Yvonne Craig

    Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

  • Richard Barthelmess
    Richard Barthelmess

    Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Draydon Carter

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Odai Barakat

    Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Azaylea Frost

    Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

  • Loranzo Da Ponte

    Italian librettist known for his collaborations with Mozart.

  • Ardenia Hall

    Known for her work in the civil rights movement.

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August 17, 1952: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 17, 1952:

  • Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
  • Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
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August 17, 1952: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 17, 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 17, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

August 17, 1952: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 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 17, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 17, 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 17, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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 17, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 17, 1952 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Silver Chalice by Thomas B. Costain

The Silver Chalice

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This exciting novel is the latest in the Christian Epic series. It takes place just after Christ's resurrection and death. Basil is commissioned to design the case that will house the silver cup Christ and His disciples drank out of …

The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk

The Caine Mutiny

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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 …

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 Shining Tides by Win Brooks

The Shining Tides

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281 pages. Cape Cod, "It has vigor. It also has a kind of splendor." From the inside flap. BCE

Give The Lady What She Wants by Lloyd Wendt and Herman Kogan

Give The Lady What She Wants

By:

With a gloved hand holding the rose, and PRESENTATION COPIE stamped in black cloth with gilt Hughston M. McBain signed and inscribed the item.

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Who was the US President on August 17, 1952?

On August 17, 1952 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1952?

On August 17, 1952 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 17, 1952?

On August 17, 1952 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 17th?

August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
  • 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
  • 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).

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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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Sunday August 17, 1952