Saturday February 16, 1952: on this day
About February 16th, 1952, in brief:
- Historical events: Hall of Famer Honus Wagner, age 77, retires; Pittsburgh Pirates retire his #33.
- Day of the week: February 16th, 1952 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: The Weeknd, Elizabeth Olsen
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: The Blacksmith Blues by Ella Mae Morse
- Popular movie: At Sword's Point directed by Lewis Allen
More about February 16th, 1952? See below for more news and curiosities on February 16th, 1952.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 16, 1952?
- February 16, 1952: What happened on that day?
- February 16, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 16, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 16, 1952?
- How old is someone born on February 16, 1952?
- February 16, 1952: What famous people died on that day?
- February 16, 1952: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 16, 1952: Number 1 song on that day
- February 16, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 16, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 16, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 16, 1952?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 16, 1952?
- Who was the Pope on February 16, 1952?
What day of the week was February 16, 1952?
February 16, 1952 was a Saturday and it was the 47th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 16, 1952 can also be written as 2/16/1952 in the US and as 16/2/1952 in UK and Europe.
February 16, 1952: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 16, 1952:
- Hall of famer honus wagner, age 77, retires; pittsburgh pirates retire his #33.
February 16, 1952: What were the magazines covers that day?
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February 16, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 16, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 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 February 16th, 1952 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 16, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 16, 1952 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 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 February 16, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 10:27 pm and setting at 09:31 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 11, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Mar 11, 1952.
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Who was born on February 16, 1952?
Famous people born on February 16, 1952:
![James Ingram]()
James IngramAmerican singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.
- Jan Kerouac
American writer, noted family, and the only child of jack kerouac (famous beat generation author).
- Peter Kitchen
English footballer.
- William Katt
American screenwriter and actor.
- Barry Foote
American baseball player.
- Ahmed Fuad
Egyptian royalty, the son of king farouk i and the grandson of king ahmed fuad.
- Terence Kealey
English biochemist and academic.
- Gustavo Fernández
- John Feaver
- Dariusz Kwiatkowski
- Francesca Michelotti
Whose famous birthday is on February 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 16th:
![The Weeknd]()
The WeekndThe weeknd is a canadian r&b singer known for his unique vocal style and chart-topping hits like 'blinding lights' and 'can't feel my face'.
![Elizabeth Olsen]()
Elizabeth OlsenElizabeth olsen is a movie actress known for her roles in the marvel cinematic universe as scarlet witch.
![John McEnroe]()
John McEnroeGerman-american tennis champion who was first to make international headlines in 1977-1978 when he became the youngest player to reach...
![Margaux Hemingway]()
Margaux HemingwayAmerican actress, fashion model and member of a prominent family.
![Christopher Eccleston]()
Christopher EcclestonChristopher eccleston is an english actor known for his role as the ninth doctor in the popular tv series doctor who.
![Sonny Bono]()
Sonny BonoAmerican entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.
![Géraldine Nakache]()
Géraldine NakacheFrench actress, screenwriter, director of fim, and actress of algerian jewish heritage.
![William Katt]()
William KattAmerican actor, born to film veterans bill williams (and barbara hale), he is a well-known family man.
![Mahershala Ali]()
Mahershala AliAmerican actor.
![Sarah Clarke]()
Sarah ClarkeAmerican actress.
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How old is someone born on February 16, 1952?
Someone born on February 16, 1952 is:
72 years 3 months old,
or 867 months and 20 days old,
or 3772 weeks and 4 days old,
or 26408 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 16, 1952?
There are 256 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 16th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 16, 1952?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 16, 1952.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
February 16, 1952: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 16, 1952:
- Knut [Pedersen] Hamsun
Norwegian writer (wanders, nobel 1920).
- Jaap Barendregt
What famous deaths happened on February 16th?
Famous deaths on February 16th:
![Bruno Ganz]()
Bruno GanzSwiss actor known for his roles in films like 'Wings of Desire' and 'Downfall.
![Lila Kedrova]()
Lila KedrovaRussian-born actress (born 1918).
![Marceline Day]()
Marceline DayAmerican actress who appeared in silent films.
![Vera Kholodnaya]()
Vera KholodnayaRussian film star (born 1893).
![Smiley Burnette]()
Smiley BurnetteSummum, illinois -- cowboy (charlie-petticoat junction).
![Elyse Knox]()
Elyse KnoxHartford, connecticut -- actress ("hit the ice, black gold").
![Len Lesser]()
Len LesserAmerican actor (born in 1922).
- Markes Shaw
Famous playwright and novelist.
- Yun Dong-ju
Korean poet known for his poignant and reflective poetry.
- Chien-Shiung Wu
Chien-Shiung Wu was a Chinese-American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
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February 16, 1952: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 16, 1952:
- Remembrance of Lambertus
- Kyoto Protocol Day (2005)
- Lithuania - Independence Day (1918)
Saints celebrated on February 16, 1952:
- Saint Juliana
- Saint Lucilla
- Saint Jeremias
- Saints Daniel, Samuel and Elias
February 16, 1952: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 16, 1952 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 11th and February 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 16, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 1952 was The Blacksmith Blues by Ella Mae Morse, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.
February 16, 1952: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 16, 1952 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ella Mae Morse - The Blacksmith Blues
- Kay Starr - Wheel of Fortune
February 16, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 16, 1952 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
February 16, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 16, 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:
February 16, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 16, 1952 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Forrestal Diaries
By: Walter Millis and E.S. Duffield
This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, marginalia, and other imperfections due to its age.
Melville Goodwin, Usa
By: John Marquand
Finalist for National Book Award: This epic novel, set in the aftermath World War II, tells the story of Major General Melville A.
The Dark Moment
By: Ann Bridge
Nilufer and Feride lived a comfortable and elegant life in Turkish aristocratic society before their lives were turned upside-down by Ataturk’s struggle for independence following WWI.
Spark Of Life
By: Erich Maria Remarque
Spark of Life is a powerful classic by the author of All Quiet On the Western Front. One man's dream of freedom inspires him to fight the Nazis with valiant resistance
The Memoirs Of Herbert Hoover
By: Herbert Hoover
This is the new 1952 edition.
Who was the US President on February 16, 1952?
On February 16, 1952 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 16, 1952?
On February 16, 1952 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 16, 1952?
On February 16, 1952 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about February 16th?
February 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of February. 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 February 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war: battle of baghuz fawqani - the syrian observatory for human rights reports the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces took control of al-baghuz fawqani after the surrender of isil militants.
- 2018 - Boko haram insurgency - three suicide bombers attack a konduga fish market, borno, nigeria.
- 2017 - 2017 sehwan suicide bombing. at least 70 people were killed and over 150 others injured in the suicide bombing at lal shahbaz qalandar shrine, sehwan in sindh, pakistan. 50 of those injured are in critical condition. a medical emergency has been declared at the hospitals in hyderabad, dadu, and jamshoro. (dawn news),
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 February 1952?
February 1952 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
