Sunday August 24, 1952: on this day

August 24, 1952 was the 237th day of the year 1952, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 24, 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 24, 1952, who was born and died on August 24, 1952, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 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 24th, 1952 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 24, 1952?


August 24, 1952 was a Sunday and it was the 237th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1952 can also be written as 8/24/1952 in the US and as 24/8/1952 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 1952 in August 1952 calendar

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August 24, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 24, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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August 24, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 24, 1952 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 10:07 am and setting at 09:33 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 24, 1952?


Famous people born on August 24, 1952:

  • Peter Vogel
    Peter Vogel

    German footballer.

  • Holly Hallstrom

    From 1977 to 1995, american television hostess for "the price is right.

  • Linton Johnson

    American journalist and former editor-in-chief of Ebony magazine.

  • Marion Bloem

    Dutch painter and director of author in the netherlands.

  • Carlo Curley

    American concert organist.

  • Bob Corker

    American politician and junior senator of tennessee.

  • John Cowan

    American singer/bass player (new grass revival, the sky kings, and the doobie brothers).

  • Mike Shanahan

    American football coach and player.

  • Patrick Tissier

    French rapist and homicide.

  • Ian Grob

    English race car driver.

  • Rubén Tierrablanca González
  • Veronika Hesse
  • Wolfgang Mager
  • Charles Ward
  • Davide Bassan

Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:

  • Rupert Grint
    Rupert Grint

    Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.

  • Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle

    Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.

  • Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray

    Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...

  • Paulo Coelho
    Paulo Coelho

    Brazilian esoteric author.

  • Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry

    British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

  • Martha Higareda
    Martha Higareda

    Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.

  • Anne Archer
    Anne Archer

    American actress.

  • Marlee Matlin
    Marlee Matlin

    American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...

  • Pia Degermark
    Pia Degermark

    Swedish actress.

  • Takashi Miike
    Takashi Miike

    Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.

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August 24, 1952: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 71 years 7 months old,

or 859 months and 4 days old,

or 3735 weeks and 4 days old,

or 26149 days old,

if you were born on August 24, 1952.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 1952?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 24, 1952.

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August 24, 1952: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on August 24th?

Famous deaths on August 24th:

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Louis Prima
    Louis Prima

    American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).

  • Jane Greer
    Jane Greer

    American singer and actress (d. 2001).

  • Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas

    American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).

  • Amanda Randolph
    Amanda Randolph

    Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.

  • Charlie Watts

    Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.

  • Sakae Mutsu

    Japanese statesman and diplomat.

  • Delancey

    Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.

  • Felis Topolski

    Polish-British artist known for his murals and paintings.

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August 24, 1952: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 24, 1952:

  • Liberia: Flag Day
  • RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
  • Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
  • Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
  • Sierra Leone: President's Birthday

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August 24, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 24, 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 24, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 24, 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 24, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 24, 1952 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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 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.

My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier

My Cousin Rachel

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"From the very first page...the reader is transported back to the dark, brooding atmosphere that Rebecca creates." The New York Times -- Another classic, this time set in beautiful and mysterious Cornwall by the bestselling author Rebecca.

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 Houses In Between by Howard Spring

The Houses In Between

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by Howard Spring

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Who was the US President on August 24, 1952?

On August 24, 1952 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1952?

On August 24, 1952 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 24, 1952?

On August 24, 1952 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 24th?

August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
  • 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.

Find out more about August 24th

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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.

Sunday August 24, 1952