Thursday August 21, 1952: on this day

August 21, 1952 was the 234th day of the year 1952, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 21, 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 21, 1952, who was born and died on August 21, 1952, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 1952, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The White Sheik, directed by Federico Fellini), 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 21st, 1952 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 21, 1952?


August 21, 1952 was a Thursday and it was the 234th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1952 can also be written as 8/21/1952 in the US and as 21/8/1952 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1952 in August 1952 calendar

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August 21, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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 21, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 1952 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 21, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 21, 1952 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:04 am and setting at 08:26 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 21, 1952?


Famous people born on August 21, 1952:

  • Joe Strummer
    Joe Strummer

    British singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).

  • Keith Hart

    Canadian firefighter, wrestler, and trainer.

  • Jiří Paroubek

    Czech soldier and politician, sixth prime minister of the czech republic.

  • Bernadette Porter

    English nun and academic.

  • Glenn Hughes

    English producer and bass player (finders keepers trapeze deep purple, black country communion).

  • Jean-François Legaret
  • Barry Smith
  • Nabatingue Toko
  • Richie Zito

Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:

  • Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall

    Kim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.

  • Usain Bolt
    Usain Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter and athlete.

  • Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere

    American actress, model and singer.

  • RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte

    Rj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.

  • Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss

    Carrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.

  • Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt

    American actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...

  • Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers

    American entertainer.

  • Peter Weir
    Peter Weir

    Sydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).

  • Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham

    American comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.

  • Loretta Devine
    Loretta Devine

    American actress and singer.

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August 21, 1952: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 71 years 7 months old,

or 859 months and 8 days old,

or 3736 weeks and 1 day old,

or 26153 days old,

if you were born on August 21, 1952.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1952?

There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 21, 1952.

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August 21, 1952: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 21, 1952:

  • Isaac Sadeh

    Leader of jewish commando forces.

  • contessa Greffulhe Élisabeth
  • Giulio Tagliavini

What famous deaths happened on August 21st?

Famous deaths on August 21st:

  • Leon Trotsky
    Leon Trotsky

    Russian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.

  • Charles Eames

    Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.

  • Ray Eames

    Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...

  • Shivan Chandrasekhar

    Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...

  • Wahneta Twin

    Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.

  • Claude Navier

    French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

  • Durelle White

    Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

  • Raul Seixas

    Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.

  • Johnte Washington

    Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

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August 21, 1952: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 21, 1952:

  • Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
  • Orthodox - Thaddaeus
  • RC saints - Pope Pius X
  • Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held

Observances on August 21, 1952:

  • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

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August 21, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 21, 1952 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The White Sheik

The White Sheik

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Federico Fellini

Starring: Alberto Sordi, Giulietta Masina, Brunella Bovo, Leopoldo Trieste

One Minute to Zero

One Minute to Zero

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Tay Garnett

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Ann Blyth, William Talman, Charles McGraw

The Merry Widow

The Merry Widow

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Curtis Bernhardt

Starring: Lana Turner, Fernando Lamas, Una Merkel, Richard Haydn

Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla

Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla

Release year: 1952

Directed by: William Beaudine

Starring: Bela Lugosi, Duke Mitchell, Sammy Petrillo, Charlita

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

August 21, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 21, 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 21, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 21, 1952 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Houses In Between by Howard Spring

The Houses In Between

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by Howard Spring

Adlai E. Stevenson Of Illinois by Noel F. Busch

Adlai E. Stevenson Of Illinois

By:

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

The Shining Tides by Win Brooks

The Shining Tides

By:

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

The Silver Chalice by Thomas B. Costain

The Silver Chalice

By:

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 …

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Who was the US President on August 21, 1952?

On August 21, 1952 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1952?

On August 21, 1952 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 21, 1952?

On August 21, 1952 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 21st?

August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
  • 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.

Find out more about August 21st

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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.

Discover how August 1952 calendar looked like.

Thursday August 21, 1952