Friday October 24, 1952: on this day

October 24, 1952 was the 298th day of the year 1952, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Friday.

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

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What day of the week was October 24, 1952?


October 24, 1952 was a Friday and it was the 298th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 24, 1952 can also be written as 10/24/1952 in the US and as 24/10/1952 in UK and Europe.

October 24, 1952 in October 1952 calendar

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October 24, 1952: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 24, 1952:

  • Arab liberation movement becomes the only party of syria.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio 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 24, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 24th, 1952 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 24, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 12:18 pm and setting at 10:40 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 24, 1952?


Famous people born on October 24, 1952:

  • David Weber

    American science fiction and fantasy author famous for the Honor Harrington series.

  • Jude Watson

    Prolific writer of young adult fiction, including the '39 Clues' series.

  • Francesco Camaldo

    Italian priest.

  • Keith Bain

    Canadian politician and educator.

  • Ángel Torres

    Dominican baseball player.

  • Jane Fancher

    American illustrator and author.

  • Mark Gray

    American singer-songwriter and keyboard player (exile).

  • Ney Rosauro

    Brazilian composer and drummer.

  • Peter Smagorinsky

    American educator and theorist.

  • Omar Moreno

    Panamanian baseball player.

  • Reggie Walton

    American baseball player.

  • Rafael Caro Quintero
  • Mario De Biase
  • Kevin Grant
  • Fathi Kamel
  • Gianni Trevisan
  • Jorge Zepeda Patterson
  • Václav Sýkora

Whose famous birthday is on October 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 24th:

  • Kevin Kline
    Kevin Kline

    American actor and director.

  • Gilbert Bécaud
    Gilbert Bécaud

    He was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...

  • Jean-Claude Pascal
    Jean-Claude Pascal

    French actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.

  • Martin Campbell
    Martin Campbell

    New zealand producer and director.

  • Mallika Sherawat
    Mallika Sherawat

    Mallika sherawat is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her bold and outspoken personality.

  • Tim Pocock
    Tim Pocock

    Tim pocock is an australian tv actor known for his role as a young scott summers in the film x-men origins: wolverine.

  • Gilda Gray
    Gilda Gray

    Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).

  • Sammy Petrillo
    Sammy Petrillo

    American actor (d. 2009).

  • Tom Fletcher
    Tom Fletcher

    Nfl defensive safety (seattle seahawks).

  • Natalie Anderson
    Natalie Anderson

    Tv actress.

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


You are 71 years 5 months old,

or 857 months and 27 days old,

or 3730 weeks and 1 day old,

or 26111 days old,

if you were born on October 24, 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 October 24, 1952?

There are 187 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 24th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 24, 1952:

  • Frederick Jacobi

    Composer dies at 61.

  • Judy Guinness

What famous deaths happened on October 24th?

Famous deaths on October 24th:

  • Raul Julia
    Raul Julia

    Raul Julia was a Puerto Rican actor known for his roles in films like 'The Addams Family' and 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Anita Björk
    Anita Björk

    Swedish actress (b. 1923).

  • Robert Guillaume
    Robert Guillaume

    American television and musical stage actor.

  • Marcia Strassman
    Marcia Strassman

    American singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Peggy Moran
    Peggy Moran

    American singer and actress (d. 2002).

  • Leslie Jordan
    Leslie Jordan

    American actor, comedian, writer and singer (d. 2022).

  • Claire Windsor
    Claire Windsor

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Ana Bertha Lepe
    Ana Bertha Lepe

    Mexican model and actress (b. 1934).

  • John McCarthy

    Considered the father of artificial intelligence, he invented the Lisp programming language.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 24th

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


Holidays on October 24, 1952:

  • Also see October 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • In The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien, the date is mentioned to Frodo Baggins by Gandalf upon his waking in Rivendell.
  • Discordianism - Maladay
  • Zambia - Independence Day (1964)
  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Antonio Maria Claret
  • United Nations Day (charter 1945)

Observances on October 24, 1952:

  • Global Media and Information Literacy Week, 24-31 October
  • United Nations Day
  • World Development Information Day
  • Disarmament Week, 24-30 October
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October 24, 1952: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 24, 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 24, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 1952 was Yours (Quierme Mucho) by Vera Lynn, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 24, 1952: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 24, 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 24, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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 24, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 24, 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.

Don Camillo And His Flock by Giovanni Guareschi

Don Camillo And His Flock

By:

This story is set against the backdrop of post-war rural villages in Emilia-Romagna. It's the second in a series of funny and insightful Don Camillo anthologies. There are 215 stories in this collection.

I Go Pogo by Walt Kelly

I Go Pogo

By:

Pogo, a comic strip that has been appearing in daily newspapers since 1948, is a well-known and long-running comic strip. It is funny and features talking animals.

The Houses In Between by Howard Spring

The Houses In Between

By:

by Howard Spring

The Old Man And The Sea by Ernest Hemingway

The Old Man And The Sea

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The Old Man and the Sea is Hemingway’s most beloved work. It is the story of an old Cuban fisherman who, through his simplicity and strength, has been told in a language that is simple yet powerful.

history

Who was the US President on October 24, 1952?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 24, 1952?

On October 24, 1952 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 24th?

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

  • 2018 - 2018 sulawesi tsunami and earthquake: officials lower the death toll from the tsunami and earthquake of september 28, 2018, to 2,256, 10,679, and 1,075 respectively.
  • 2017 - Germany's terror: german police raid suspected islamist militants to find weapons and ammunition.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil recaptures ar-rutbah in western iraq, where it had previously withdrawn from in may.

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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.

Friday October 24, 1952