Sunday December 21, 1952: on this day

December 21, 1952 was the 356th day of the year 1952, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 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 December 21, 1952, who was born and died on December 21, 1952, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 1952, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus by Spike Jones & His City Slickers), movies (e.g. Angel Face, directed by Otto Preminger), TV series (e.g. The Life Of Riley) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 21st, 1952 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 21, 1952?


December 21, 1952 was a Sunday and it was the 356th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1952 can also be written as 12/21/1952 in the US and as 21/12/1952 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 1952 in December 1952 calendar

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December 21, 1952: What happened on that day?


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December 21, 1952: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 21, 1952: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Los Angeles Rams - Detroit Lions : 21 - 31
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December 21, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 21, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on December 21, 1952 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 21, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 10:39 am and setting at 10:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 01, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Dec 31, 1952.

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Who was born on December 21, 1952?


Famous people born on December 21, 1952:

  • Joaquín Andújar

    Dominican baseball player (b. 1952).

  • Dennis Boutsikaris

    American actor.

  • Steve Furniss

    Us swimmer (1972 olympics - bronze medalist).

  • Dennis Boutsikaris in Newark

    New jersey, usa; actor.

  • Vladimer Gutsaevi
  • Marlene Infante
  • Victor Merello
  • Eraldo Baldini
  • Renato Boccardo
  • Cosme da Silva Campos
  • Gaetano Marzotto
  • Osvaldo Puccio Huidobro
  • Manolo Tena
  • Eduardo Langagne

Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:

  • Jane Fonda
    Jane Fonda

    American actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...

  • Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland

    British-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.

  • Corinne Touzet
    Corinne Touzet

    French actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.

  • Julie Delpy
    Julie Delpy

    French actress; well-known internationally.

  • Jane Kaczmarek
    Jane Kaczmarek

    Tv actress.

  • Ray Romano
    Ray Romano

    American comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.

  • Andy Dick
    Andy Dick

    American comedian and actor.

  • Paul Meurisse
    Paul Meurisse

    French actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.

  • Steven Yeun
    Steven Yeun

    Tv actor.

  • Phil Donahue
    Phil Donahue

    American television personality.

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


You are 71 years 2 months old,

or 854 months and 27 days old,

or 3717 weeks and 2 days old,

or 26021 days old,

if you were born on December 21, 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 December 21, 1952?

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on December 21, 1952:

  • Kenneth Edwards

    American golfer (b. 1886).

  • Alfredo Albertini

What famous deaths happened on December 21st?

Famous deaths on December 21st:

  • Ted Healy
    Ted Healy

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).

  • Billie Whitelaw
    Billie Whitelaw

    Coventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).

  • Richard Long
    Richard Long

    American author and historian (d. 2013).

  • Keldric Fitzgerald

    Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

  • Giovanne Boccaccio

    Italian author known for the Decameron.

  • Zalea Codreanu

    Renowned Romanian poet known for her lyrical works.

  • Southern

    Renowned poet known for his works on nature and spirituality.

  • Hattye Caraway

    First woman elected to the U.S.

  • Aloysuis Krebs

    Discovered the citric acid cycle in cellular respiration.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 21st

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


Holidays on December 21, 1952:

  • Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
  • Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
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December 21, 1952: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 21, 1952 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 15th and December 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 21, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1952 was I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus by Spike Jones & His City Slickers, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 21, 1952: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 21, 1952 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
  2. - The Night Before Christmas Song

December 21, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 1952 was Here In My Heart by Al Martino, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 21, 1952: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 21, 1952 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Here In My Heart
  2. - You Belong To Me
  3. - The Isle Of Innisfree
  4. - Comes A-Long A-Love
  5. - Feet Up

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

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

Angel Face

Angel Face

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Otto Preminger

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Jean Simmons, Mona Freeman, Herbert Marshall

Country: United States of America

Baiju Bawra

Baiju Bawra

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Vijay Bhatt

Starring: Meena Kumari, Bharat Bhushan, Surendra, Kuldip Kaur

Above and Beyond

Above and Beyond

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Melvin Frank, Norman Panama

Starring: Robert Taylor, Eleanor Parker, James Whitmore, Larry Keating

Eight Iron Men

Eight Iron Men

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Edward Dmytryk

Starring: Bonar Colleano, Arthur Franz, Lee Marvin, Richard Kiley

The Lawless Breed

The Lawless Breed

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Raoul Walsh

Starring: Rock Hudson, Julie Adams, Mary Castle, John McIntire

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

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

The Life of Riley

The Life of Riley

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Abby Berlin

Starring: William Bendix

Country: United States of America

Life with Elizabeth

Life with Elizabeth

Release year: 1952

Starring: Del Moore, Betty White, Jack Narz

Country: United States of America

Dangerous Assignment

Dangerous Assignment

Release year: 1952

Starring: Brian Donlevy

Country: United States of America

The Living Bible

The Living Bible

Release year: 1952

Directed by: 12 Episodes

Valentino

Valentino

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Ken Russell

December 21, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Kiss Me, Deadly by Mickey Spillane

Kiss Me, Deadly

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A Man Called Peter by Catherine Marshall

A Man Called Peter

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Catherine Marshall, in the Preface to A Man Called Peter tells about a dream she had following Peter Marshall's passing. Peter was working in a rose-garden and said, "I!"

A Many-Splendored Thing by Han Suyin

A Many-Splendored Thing

By:

From forward: This book is about post-war Asia, which has been reshaped by incredible, radical changes. Her vivid photographs of Hong Kong are a striking feature.

Good For A Laugh by Bennett Cerf

Good For A Laugh

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Later printing, 1952 INSCRIBED and dated by the author: Otis Yost Corf March 2, 1953" (Yost clearly was a book editor in the 1940s).

Men At Arms by Evelyn Waugh

Men At Arms

By:

This is the first volume in Evelyn Waugh’s masterful trilogy on war, religion, politics.

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Who was the US President on December 21, 1952?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 21, 1952?

On December 21, 1952 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 21st?

December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of December. 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 December 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
  • 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
  • 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.

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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 December 1952?

December 1952 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1952 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 21, 1952