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What day of the week was January 08, 1952?


January 08, 1952 was a Tuesday and it was the 8th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1952 can also be written as 1/8/1952 in the US and as 8/1/1952 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1952 in January 1952 calendar

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January 08, 1952: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 08, 1952:

  • Jordan adopts constitution.
  • West germany has 8 million refugees inside its borders.

January 08, 1952: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 08, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 08, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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January 08, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 08, 1952 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 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 January 08, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 01:33 pm and setting at 05:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 13, 1951 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 1952.

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Who was born on January 08, 1952?


Famous people born on January 08, 1952:

  • Jody Williams

    Renowned blues guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.

  • Peter McCullagh

    Irish mathematician and academic.

  • Vladimir Feltsman

    Russian-american pianist and educator.

  • Lauri Walters

    San francisco, california -- actress (8 is enough, harrad experiment).

  • Mel Reynolds

    Former democratic member of the united states house of representatives, illinois.

  • Charles Bass

    Politician.

  • Norm Jarvis in Prince Albert

    Saskatchewan, canada; golfer (1984 chilliwack).

  • Laurie Walters in San Francisco

    California, usa; actress joannie - eight is enough.

  • Hamma Hammami (حمة الهمامي)
  • Rafael Rullán

Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • David Bowie
    David Bowie

    British actor and rock star with exotic looks.

  • Cynthia Erivo
    Cynthia Erivo

    Cynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...

  • Stephen Hawking
    Stephen Hawking

    British theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.

  • Géraldine Pailhas
    Géraldine Pailhas

    French actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.

  • Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman

    An english actor and writer.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Yvette Mimieux
    Yvette Mimieux

    American actress, stage, and tv actress.

  • Michelle Forbes
    Michelle Forbes

    Actress (julianna cox-homicide).

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How old is someone born on January 08, 1952?


Someone born on January 08, 1952 is:

72 years 4 months old,

or 868 months and 15 days old,

or 3776 weeks and 2 days old,

or 26434 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 08, 1952?

There are 230 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 08, 1952.

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January 08, 1952: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 08, 1952:

  • Hilding Linnqvist

    A Swedish painter known for his landscape and portrait paintings.

  • Antonia Maury

    Antonia Maury was an American astronomer known for her stellar classification system.

What famous deaths happened on January 8th?

Famous deaths on January 8th:

  • John Gregson
    John Gregson

    Actor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.

  • Yvonne De Carlo
    Yvonne De Carlo

    Canadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...

  • Edd Byrnes
    Edd Byrnes

    Edd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.

  • Pat Buttram
    Pat Buttram

    American actor and comedian (b. 1915).

  • Gale Page
    Gale Page

    Actress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.

  • Robert Baden-Powell
    Robert Baden-Powell

    British military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.

  • Lois Wilson
    Lois Wilson

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.

  • Zbigniew Cybulski
    Zbigniew Cybulski

    Polish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.

  • Castin Galilei

    Castin Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.

  • Galileah Galilei

    Galileo Galilei was a renowned Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a pivotal role in the scientific...

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January 08, 1952: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 08, 1952:

  • Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.

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January 08, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 08, 1952 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Bend of the River

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Anthony Mann

Starring: James Stewart, Rock Hudson, Arthur Kennedy, Julie Adams

Country: United States of America

Sailor Beware

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Hal Walker

Starring: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Corinne Calvet, Marion Marshall

Man Bait

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Terence Fisher

Starring: George Brent, Marguerite Chapman, Raymond Huntley, Peter Reynolds

Phone Call from a Stranger

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Jean Negulesco

Starring: Bette Davis, Shelley Winters, Gary Merrill, Michael Rennie

Detective Story

Release year: 1951

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Eleanor Parker, William Bendix, Cathy O'Donnell

Country: United States of America

January 08, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 08, 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:

Hit Parade

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Joe Casey

Sara Crewe

Release year: 1951

The Dinah Shore Show

Release year: 1951

Starring: Dinah Shore, Gisele MacKenzie, Fred Waring

Country: United States of America

Those Two

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Michele Morando

Pet Shop

Release year: 1951

Directed by: Hope Perello

January 08, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 08, 1952 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Greatest Book Ever Written by Fulton Oursler

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Bible, Catholicism and Biblical Studies

The President'S Lady by Irving Stone

The President'S Lady

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Irving Stone's biographical novel is a bestseller that tells the story of Rachel Jackson and Andrew Jackson. "Beyond doubt, one of the greatest romances of all times."

Chosen Country by John Dos Passos

Chosen Country

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Samuel H. Bryant designed the dust jacket. One of the 400 copies signed by DosPassos on a special tip in sheet for the Booksellers Of America at the beginning of the year

The Forrestal Diaries by Walter Millis and E.S. Duffield

The Forrestal Diaries

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This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, marginalia, and other imperfections due to its age.

The Memoirs Of Herbert Hoover by Herbert Hoover

The Memoirs Of Herbert Hoover

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Who was the US President on January 08, 1952?

On January 08, 1952 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1952?

On January 08, 1952 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 08, 1952?

On January 08, 1952 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 8th?

January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of January. 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 January 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
  • 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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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 January 1952?

January 1952 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1952 calendar looked like.

Tuesday January 8, 1952