Tuesday October 21, 1952: on this day

October 21, 1952 was the 295th day of the year 1952, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 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 October 21, 1952, who was born and died on October 21, 1952, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 21, 1952, which were the most popular songs (ex. Yours (Quierme Mucho) by Vera Lynn), movies (e.g. Kansas City Confidential, directed by Phil Karlson), TV series (e.g. Huckleberry Finn) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 21, 1952?


October 21, 1952 was a Tuesday and it was the 295th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 21, 1952 can also be written as 10/21/1952 in the US and as 21/10/1952 in UK and Europe.

October 21, 1952 in October 1952 calendar

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October 21, 1952: What happened on that day?


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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 21, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 09:17 am and setting at 07:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 03, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Nov 01, 1952.

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Who was born on October 21, 1952?


Famous people born on October 21, 1952:

  • Patti Davis
    Patti Davis

    American writer, nancy davis, is the daughter of ronald reagan.

  • Cheryal Gillan

    British Conservative Party politician.

  • Marc Dolez

    French politician and member of the national assembly of france.

  • Allen Hoey

    American novelist and poet.

  • Brent Mydland

    German-american keyboard player (grateful dead bobby and midnites and silver).

  • Trevor Chappell

    Australian cricketer and coach.

  • Anne M. Mulcahy

    Businesswoman.

  • Natale Mondo
  • Mehdi Charef
  • Leonid Moseev
  • Eduardo Kímel

Whose famous birthday is on October 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 21st:

  • Ken Watanabe
    Ken Watanabe

    Ken watanabe is a japanese actor known for his roles in films such as the last samurai and inception.

  • Louis Koo
    Louis Koo

    Louis koo is a hong kong actor and singer known for his roles in popular action films and tv dramas.

  • Carrie Fisher
    Carrie Fisher

    American actress, author and playwright, debbie reynolds is the daughter of eddie fisher and debbie reynolds, who are also noted family...

  • Aaron Tveit
    Aaron Tveit

    Stage actor.

  • Charlotte Sullivan
    Charlotte Sullivan

    Canadian actress.

  • Glen Powell
    Glen Powell

    Glen powell is a tv actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as 'scream queens' and 'everybody wants some!!'.

  • Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
    Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

    Jeffrey bowyer-chapman is a canadian actor known for his role in the television series 'unreal'.

  • Matt Dallas
    Matt Dallas

    Matt dallas is an american actor known for his role as kyle in the tv series kyle xy.

  • Mark Rendall
    Mark Rendall

    Mark rendall is a canadian actor known for his roles in movies such as 30 days of night and charlie bartlett.

  • Blanca Suárez
    Blanca Suárez

    Spanish actress known for her roles in TV series and films.

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


You are 71 years 4 months old,

or 856 months and 27 days old,

or 3726 weeks

or 26082 days old,

if you were born on October 21, 1952.

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

There are 216 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 21st 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 21, 1952:

  • Hans Merensky

    South african geologist, philanthropist (born in 1871).

  • Juan Yagüe

What famous deaths happened on October 21st?

Famous deaths on October 21st:

  • Maxene Andrews
    Maxene Andrews

    American soprano singer and middle child of three siblings, the andrews sisters.

  • Marty Ingels
    Marty Ingels

    American actor and comedian (d. 2015).

  • Marie McDonald
    Marie McDonald

    Singer/actress (promises promises) dies from overdose at 42.

  • Jash Chopra

    Legendary filmmaker known for romantic movies.

  • Benjerman Bradlee

    Former executive editor of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • Jarl Hjalmarson

    Swedish politician known for his contributions to the Moderate Party.

  • Jim Burman

    Renowned racing driver known for his success in the early 20th century.

  • Maezie Fitzgerald

    Maezie Fitzgerald was an acclaimed Irish writer and poet who is known for her contributions to the literary movement in the early 20th...

  • Jack Kerouac

    American poet and writer, he is the author of 21 books, including "the town and the city," 1950 and "the subterraneans,"58 and "big sur.

  • Elliott Smith

    Elliott Smith was a talented singer-songwriter known for his introspective lyrics and haunting melodies.

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


Holidays on October 21, 1952:

  • R.C. saints - Saint Ursula and her 11 (or 11000) virgins; Saint Hilarion
  • Republic of China - Overseas Chinese Day
  • French Republican Calendar - Tonneau (Barrel) Day, thirtieth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • In the comic novel Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, the Earth was born on this day in 4004 BC, within a quarter of an hour of 9 in the morning. This was supposedly because God liked to get things over with early.
  • Trafalgar Day ? celebrated throughout much of the British Empire in the 19th and early 20th Century.
  • Also see October 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • International Day of the Nacho ? celebrated in the United States and Mexico since the early 1990s.
  • Diwali in India (2006)
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October 21, 1952: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 21, 1952 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 20th and October 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 21, 1952 was Yours (Quierme Mucho) by Vera Lynn, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 21, 1952 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Yours (Quierme Mucho)

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

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

Kansas City Confidential

Kansas City Confidential

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Phil Karlson

Starring: John Payne, Coleen Gray, Preston Foster, Neville Brand

Country: United States of America

The Queen of Sheba

The Queen of Sheba

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Pietro Francisci

Starring: Leonora Ruffo, Gino Cervi, Gino Leurini, Marina Berti

Operation Secret

Operation Secret

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Lewis Seiler

Starring: Cornel Wilde, Steve Cochran, Phyllis Thaxter, Karl Malden

The Steel Trap

The Steel Trap

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Andrew L. Stone

Starring: Joseph Cotten, Teresa Wright, Jonathan Hale, Walter Sande

The Assassin

The Assassin

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Ralph Thomas

Starring: Richard Todd, Eva Bartok, John Gregson, George Coulouris

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Huckleberry Finn

Huckleberry Finn

Release year: 1952

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Operation Diplomat

Operation Diplomat

Release year: 1952

Directed by: John Guillermin

All Aboard

All Aboard

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Fred Levine

The Bob Hope Show

The Bob Hope Show

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Jack Shea

Our Miss Brooks

Our Miss Brooks

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Al Lewis

Starring: Eve Arden, Gale Gordon, Jane Morgan, Robert Rockwell

Country: United States of America

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

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

Adlai E. Stevenson Of Illinois by Noel F. Busch

Adlai E. Stevenson Of Illinois

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

The Far Country by Nevil Shute

The Far Country

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Jennifer Morton, a young Englishwoman, leaves London to visit her relatives in Australia's sheep ranch. She falls in love with both the stunningly beautiful country as well as the man she meets there.

East of Eden by John Steinbeck

East of Eden

By:

It is a masterpiece of Biblical scope and the magnum opus of John Steinbeck, America's most enduring author. In his journal, John Steinbeck, a Nobel Prize winner, called East of Eden "the original book." Indeed, it has the primordial power …

Hemlock And After by Angus Wilson

Hemlock And After

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The Times Literary Supplement called Hemlock and After, upon its publication in 1952, 'a novel with remarkable power and literary skill that deserves to be judged according to the highest standards'.

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 …

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Who was the US President on October 21, 1952?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 21, 1952?

On October 21, 1952 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 21st?

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

  • 2018 - 2018 yilan train crash: a train in yilan county, taiwan derails and leaves at least 18 people dead and 187 injured.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings. somalia's worst terror attack has now claimed 358 lives, making it the fifth most deadly terror attack in history.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil militants attack government buildings, police stations and a power plant in kirkuk, iraqi kurdistan. hundreds of people are killed.

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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 October 1952?

October 1952 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1952 calendar looked like.

Tuesday October 21, 1952