Thursday January 17, 1952: on this day

January 17, 1952 was the 17th day of the year 1952, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

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

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What day of the week was January 17, 1952?


January 17, 1952 was a Thursday and it was the 17th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1952 can also be written as 1/17/1952 in the US and as 17/1/1952 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1952 in January 1952 calendar

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


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

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

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


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The moon phase on January 17, 1952 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 09:22 pm and setting at 10:11 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 17, 1952?


Famous people born on January 17, 1952:

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto
    Ryuichi Sakamoto

    Producer and actor of japanese piano music (yellow magic orchestra).

  • Henry Rono

    Kenyan long-distance runner who held world records in the 3,000 meters steeplechase, 5,000 meters, and 10,000 meters.

  • Josep Lluís Carod-Rovira

    Catalan politician and former Vice President of Catalonia.

  • Armin Greder

    Renowned illustrator known for his thought-provoking and powerful illustrations.

  • Tom Deitz

    American author (d. 2009).

  • Darrell Porter

    American sportscaster and baseball player (d. 2002).

  • Larry Fortensky

    American ex-husband of elizabeth taylor.

  • Howie Carr

    Author.

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto in Japan rocker (Academy Award 1988

    Yellow magic orchestra).

  • Gustavo Corni
  • Giovanna Filippini
  • Totò Lopez
  • Roberto Marmo
  • Kevin Reynolds
  • Lothar Vogt
  • Monique Proulx

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

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


You are 72 years 2 months old,

or 866 months and 12 days old,

or 3767 weeks and 1 day old,

or 26370 days old,

if you were born on January 17, 1952.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1952?

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 17, 1952:

  • Walter Briggs Sr.

    American businessman (b. 1877).

  • Walter O "Spike" Briggs

    Owner (detroit tigers), passes away at the age of 74.

  • Ugo Bordoni

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

  • Oreatha Hudson

    Oreatha Hudson was an Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 17th

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


Holidays on January 17, 1952:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1952: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1952 was Be My Life's Companion by Mills Brothers, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

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

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

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

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 17, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Venture To The Interior by Laurens Van Der Post

Venture To The Interior

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Laurens van den Post was summoned to Whitehall 1949 and told by London that there were two large areas of country in British Central Africa.

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 …

Gods, Graves And Scholars by C.W. Ceram

Gods, Graves And Scholars

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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 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.

Wait For The Wagon by Mary Lasswell

Wait For The Wagon

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The kindhearted and loud-mouthed Miss Tinkham, Mrs. Rasmussen and Mrs. Feeley have just begun their long-awaited cross country drive to the West Coast. This is when the trouble starts.

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Who was the US President on January 17, 1952?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1952?

On January 17, 1952 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 17th?

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

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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.

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