Sunday August 31, 1952: on this day

August 31, 1952 was the 244th day of the year 1952, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 31, 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 31, 1952, who was born and died on August 31, 1952, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 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 31st, 1952 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 31, 1952?


August 31, 1952 was a Sunday and it was the 244th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1952 can also be written as 8/31/1952 in the US and as 31/8/1952 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 1952 in August 1952 calendar

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August 31, 1952: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 31, 1952:

  • The grenzlandring racetrack closes in wegberg, germany.

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August 31, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 31, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 1952 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 31, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 31, 1952 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 05:27 pm and setting at 02:55 am.

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 31, 1952?


Famous people born on August 31, 1952:

  • Edwy Plenel

    French journalist and editorial director of le monde newspaper.

  • Enzo Iacchetti

    Italian comedian, actor, tv host, and singer.

  • Kim Kashkashian

    American viola player and educator.

  • Herbert Reul

    German politician.

  • Giuseppe Stefanel

    Italian family of noted, carlo stafenel's son, who is employed in the family clothing business.

  • Rudolf Schenker

    Heavy metal rocker (scorpions, "no one like you").

  • Bruce Soboroff

    Chicago, illinois -- rocker (buckinghams).

  • John O'Reilly
  • Gianni Riso
  • Francesco Paolo Tronca
  • Lionel Billingy
  • Wayman Britt
  • Tadeusz Golik
  • Mickey Johnson
  • Tom McBreen
  • Riccardo Cucchi

Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:

  • Richard Gere
    Richard Gere

    American actor.

  • Chris Tucker
    Chris Tucker

    American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.

  • James Coburn
    James Coburn

    American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.

  • Marcia Clark
    Marcia Clark

    American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.

  • Itzhak Perlman
    Itzhak Perlman

    Israeli-american violinist and conductor.

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Eldridge Cleaver
    Eldridge Cleaver

    Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.

  • Buddy Hackett
    Buddy Hackett

    American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

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August 31, 1952: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 71 years 7 months old,

or 859 months and 19 days old,

or 3737 weeks and 5 days old,

or 26164 days old,

if you were born on August 31, 1952.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1952?

There are 134 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 31, 1952.

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August 31, 1952: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 31, 1952:

  • Henri Bourassa

    Canadian publisher and politician (b. 1868).

  • Allen West
  • Belisario de Jesús García

What famous deaths happened on August 31st?

Famous deaths on August 31st:

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

  • David Farrar
    David Farrar

    Forest gate, england -- actor.

  • Michael Constantine
    Michael Constantine

    Greek-american actor (b. 1927).

  • Sally Rand
    Sally Rand

    Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).

  • Charles Delaney
    Charles Delaney

    Dies at 67.

  • Charlot Baudelaire

    Influential poet known for his symbolist style.

  • John Bunyan

    English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).

  • Leili Behbahani

    Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.

  • Rockney Marciano

    Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 31st

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August 31, 1952: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 31, 1952:

  • Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
  • Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
  • Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
  • Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus

Observances on August 31, 1952:

  • International Day for People of African Descent
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August 31, 1952: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 31, 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 31, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1952 was You Belong to Me by Patti Page, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 31, 1952: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 31, 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:

  1. - You Belong to Me
  2. - Jambalaya
  3. - I Went to Your Wedding
  4. - Meet Mister Callaghan

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August 31, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 31, 1952 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Europe '51

Europe '51

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Roberto Rossellini

Starring: Ingrid Bergman, Alexander Knox, Ettore Giannini, Giulietta Masina

Affair in Monte Carlo

Affair in Monte Carlo

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Victor Saville

Starring: Merle Oberon, Richard Todd, Leo Genn, Stephen Murray

Untamed Women

Untamed Women

Release year: 1952

Directed by: W. Merle Connell

Starring: Mikel Conrad, Doris Merrick, Richard Monahan, Mark Lowell

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

August 31, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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

Cowboy G-Men

Release year: 1952

Country: United States of America

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

August 31, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 31, 1952 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Silver Chalice by Thomas B. Costain

The Silver Chalice

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This exciting novel is the latest in the Christian Epic series. It takes place just after Christ's resurrection and death. Basil is commissioned to design the case that will house the silver cup Christ and His disciples drank out of …

The Fancy Dress Party by Alberto Moravia

The Fancy Dress Party

By:

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.

The Thurber Album by James Thurber

The Thurber Album

By:

Deals with Columbus, Ohio family, friends, teachers, and colleagues

Journey To The Far Pacific by Thomas E. Dewey

Journey To The Far Pacific

By:

"This book tells the story of Dewey's first-hand experience with the Orient conditions.

Adlai E. Stevenson Of Illinois by Noel F. Busch

Adlai E. Stevenson Of Illinois

By:

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

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Who was the US President on August 31, 1952?

On August 31, 1952 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1952?

On August 31, 1952 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 31, 1952?

On August 31, 1952 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 31st?

August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
  • 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
  • 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.

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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 31, 1952