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August 26, 1952 was the 239th day of the year 1952, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 26, 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 26, 1952, who was born and died on August 26, 1952, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 1952, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Belong to Me by Patti Page), movies (e.g. Europe '51, directed by Roberto Rossellini), TV series (e.g. Cowboy G-Men) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 26th, 1952 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 26, 1952?
- August 26, 1952: What happened on that day?
- August 26, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 26, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 26, 1952?
- August 26, 1952: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 26, 1952: What famous people died on that day?
- August 26, 1952: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 26, 1952: Number 1 song on that day
- August 26, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 26, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 26, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 26, 1952?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1952?
- Who was the Pope on August 26, 1952?
What day of the week was August 26, 1952?
August 26, 1952 was a Tuesday and it was the 239th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 26, 1952 can also be written as 8/26/1952 in the US and as 26/8/1952 in UK and Europe.
August 26, 1952: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 26, 1952:
- Fluoridation of san francisco water begins.
- A british passenger jet makes a return crossing of the atlantic ocean in the same day.
August 26, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th 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 26, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 26th, 1952 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 26, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 26, 1952 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 12:18 pm and setting at 10:03 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 26, 1952?
Famous people born on August 26, 1952:
![Michael Jeter]()
Michael JeterAmerican actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...
- Will Shortz
American journalist and puzzle creator.
- Bryon Baltimore
Canadian ice hockey player.
- Willie Rush
Rocker (asbury jukes).
- John Kinsella
Usa, swimmer (1972 olympics-gold medalist).
- Jacques Bocage
French gangster.
- Mauro Masi
- Donnie Shell
- Franco Zucca
- Mark Craney
- Domenico Antonio Basile
- Gabriella Belli
- Jorge Coscia
Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:
![Macaulay Culkin]()
Macaulay CulkinMacaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.
![Dylan O'Brien]()
Dylan O'BrienDylan o'brien is an american actor known for his role in the tv series teen wolf and the maze runner film series.
![Melissa McCarthy]()
Melissa McCarthyMelissa mccarthy is a renowned american comedian and actress known for her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and the heat.
![Chris Pine]()
Chris PineChris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.
![Keke Palmer]()
Keke PalmerKeke palmer is an american singer and actress known for her roles in films such as akeelah and the bee and hustlers, as well as her music...
![Evan Ross]()
Evan RossAmerican actor.
![Christopher Isherwood]()
Christopher IsherwoodBritish-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.
![Alison Steadman]()
Alison SteadmanBritish actress.
![Mike Colter]()
Mike ColterMike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.
![Chloe Pirrie]()
Chloe PirrieChloe pirrie is a scottish actress known for her roles in tv series such as 'black mirror' and 'the crown'.
August 26, 1952: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 71 years 7 months old,
or 859 months and 29 days old,
or 3739 weeks and 1 day old,
or 26174 days old,
if you were born on August 26, 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 August 26, 1952?
There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1952?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 26, 1952.
August 26, 1952: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 26, 1952:
- Giovanni Cazzani
- Levkadija Harasymiv
What famous deaths happened on August 26th?
Famous deaths on August 26th:
![Lon Chaney]()
Lon ChaneyAmerican actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.
![Kay Francis]()
Kay FrancisKay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.
![Dominick Dunne]()
Dominick DunneAmerican writer.
![Ted Knight]()
Ted KnightAmerican actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.
![Ramon Zamora]()
Ramon ZamoraFilipino martial arts actor (born in 1935).
- Charles Lindbergh
American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.
- Zinaida Portnova
Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.
- Tunis Willis
American author known for his works on Southern culture and history.
- Maurion Leeuwenhoek
Maurion Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch microbiologist and one of the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms using a microscope.
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August 26, 1952: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 26, 1952:
- RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
- Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
- Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday
August 26, 1952: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 26, 1952 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 26, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1952 was You Belong to Me by Patti Page, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 26, 1952: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 26, 1952 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Patti Page - You Belong to Me
- Jo Stafford - Jambalaya
- Patti Page - I Went to Your Wedding
- Les Paul - Meet Mister Callaghan
August 26, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 26, 1952 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Europe '51
Release year: 1952
Directed by: Roberto Rossellini
Starring: Ingrid Bergman, Alexander Knox, Ettore Giannini, Giulietta Masina
Affair in Monte Carlo
Release year: 1952
Directed by: Victor Saville
Starring: Merle Oberon, Richard Todd, Leo Genn, Stephen Murray
Untamed Women
Release year: 1952
Directed by: W. Merle Connell
Starring: Mikel Conrad, Doris Merrick, Richard Monahan, Mark Lowell
The White Sheik
Release year: 1952
Directed by: Federico Fellini
Starring: Alberto Sordi, Giulietta Masina, Brunella Bovo, Leopoldo Trieste
One Minute to Zero
Release year: 1952
Directed by: Tay Garnett
Starring: Robert Mitchum, Ann Blyth, William Talman, Charles McGraw
August 26, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 26, 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:
Cowboy G-Men
Release year: 1952
Country: United States of America
Meet Your Match
Release year: 1952
Directed by: MARK STOLZENBERG
Kidnapped
Release year: 1952
Directed by: Robert Stevenson
Mister Peepers
Release year: 1952
Written by: David Swift
Starring: Wally Cox, Marion Lorne, Tony Randall, Patricia Benoit
Country: United States of America
The Liberace Show
Release year: 1952
Starring: Liberace, George Liberace
Country: United States of America
August 26, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 26, 1952 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Great Enterprise
By: H.A. Overstreet
Relationship between OURSELF and OUR WORLD PART 1. MATURING EQUIPMENT 1. THE SELF IMAGE 2. IMAGES OF OTHERS 3. THE EGOCENTRIC TRAP 4. Over under relations 5.
The Fancy Dress Party
By: Alberto Moravia
Alberto Moravia is the great Italian author who is credited with creating "modern" forms of the novel. This volume consolidates three of his most beloved works of fiction.
Catherine Carter
By: Pamela Hansford Johnson
Catherine Carter recounts the story of two passionate people who loved one another and had to fight for their love.
Journey To The Far Pacific
By: Thomas E. Dewey
"This book tells the story of Dewey's first-hand experience with the Orient conditions.
Who was the US President on August 26, 1952?
On August 26, 1952 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1952?
On August 26, 1952 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 26, 1952?
On August 26, 1952 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 26th?
August 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: afghan authorities claim that the afghan and foreign forces killed isil/k's head and ten other militant members in a joint ground-air operation on saturday night.
- 2017 - 2017 m1 motorway crash: many people have been killed in a collision between two trucks and a minibus while driving on the m1 motorway, near newport pagnell, buckinghamshire.
- 2016 - Kurdish-turkish conflict (1978-1999): eight turkish officers are killed and forty are injured by a bombing at a cizre police checkpoint. the pkk is believed to have been responsible.
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.
