Wednesday February 20, 1952: on this day
About February 20th, 1952, in brief:
- Historical events: 1st black umpire in organized baseball certified
- Day of the week: February 20th, 1952 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Kurt Cobain, Cindy Crawford
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Perfidia by Four Aces
- Popular movie: Rancho Notorious directed by Fritz Lang
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 20, 1952?
- February 20, 1952: What happened on that day?
- February 20, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 20, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 20, 1952?
- How old is someone born on February 20, 1952?
- February 20, 1952: What famous people died on that day?
- February 20, 1952: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 20, 1952: Number 1 song on that day
- February 20, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 20, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 20, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 20, 1952?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1952?
- Who was the Pope on February 20, 1952?
What day of the week was February 20, 1952?
February 20, 1952 was a Wednesday and it was the 51st day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 20, 1952 can also be written as 2/20/1952 in the US and as 20/2/1952 in UK and Europe.
February 20, 1952: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 20, 1952:
- 1st black umpire in organized baseball certified
February 20, 1952: What were the magazines covers that day?
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February 20, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces 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 20, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 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 20th, 1952 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 20, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 20, 1952 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 20, 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 20, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 03:09 am and setting at 01:01 pm.
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 20, 1952?
Famous people born on February 20, 1952:
- Catherine Cummins in Clintwood
Virginia, usa.
- Gérard Bonnevie
- Fernando Castro Santos
- Luigi Cimolai
- Billy Jennings
- Rino Lavezzini
- Terry Palmer
- Abdalá Bucaram
- Elsa Bornemann
Whose famous birthday is on February 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 20th:
![Kurt Cobain]()
Kurt CobainMusician (nirvana) (born 1967).
![Cindy Crawford]()
Cindy CrawfordAmerican model.
![Ivana Trump]()
Ivana TrumpCzechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.
![Sidney Poitier]()
Sidney PoitierAmerican actor.
![Gordon Brown]()
Gordon BrownScottish member of parliament.
![Chelsea Peretti]()
Chelsea PerettiChelsea peretti is a comedian known for her stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, and for her role as gina linetti on the tv show brooklyn...
![Gloria Vanderbilt]()
Gloria VanderbiltAmerican entrepreneur and heiress.
![Lili Taylor]()
Lili TaylorActress (ransom and short cuts, role model).
![Jennifer O'Neill]()
Jennifer O'NeillAmerican actress.
![Lauren Ambrose]()
Lauren AmbroseLauren Ambrose is an American actress known for her roles in the television series Six Feet Under and Servant.
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How old is someone born on February 20, 1952?
Someone born on February 20, 1952 is:
72 years 3 months old,
or 867 months and 16 days old,
or 3772 weeks
or 26404 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 20, 1952?
There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 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 20, 1952?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 20, 1952.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
February 20, 1952: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 20, 1952:
- Savva Skorohodov
Russian painter known for his landscape artworks.
- Carlos Julio Arosemena Tola
What famous deaths happened on February 20th?
Famous deaths on February 20th:
![Sandra Dee]()
Sandra DeeAmerican actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.
![Dick York]()
Dick YorkAmerican actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.
![Alexander Haig]()
Alexander HaigAmerican soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...
![John Raitt]()
John RaittAmerican actor, singer, and recording artist.
![Rosemary DeCamp]()
Rosemary DeCampAmerican actress, who was known as "yankee doodle", after playing james cagneyaeur (tm)'s mother in 1942's "yankee doodle dandy.
![Max Schreck]()
Max SchreckGerman actor (born 1879).
![Thurston Hall]()
Thurston HallActor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75.
![Jack Ingram]()
Jack IngramActor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.
- Milderd Dresselhaus
Pioneering researcher in the field of carbon science and nanotechnology.
- Fredderick Douglass
Prominent African American abolitionist and writer.
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February 20, 1952: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on February 20, 1952:
- World Day of Social Justice
February 20, 1952: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 20, 1952 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 18th and February 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 20, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 1952 was Perfidia by Four Aces, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 20, 1952: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 20, 1952 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Four Aces - Perfidia
- Bobby Wayne - Wheel of Fortune
February 20, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 20, 1952 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
February 20, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 20, 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 20, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 20, 1952 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Caine Mutiny
By: Herman Wouk
The Novel That Inspired The Caine Mutiny Film and the Hit Broadway Play The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial Herman Wouk’s dramatic and brilliantly entertaining novel about life-and-mutiny-on-a Navy warship, in the Pacific theater, was instantly embraced upon its initial publication in …
A Man Called Peter
By: Catherine Marshall
Catherine Marshall, in the Preface to A Man Called Peter tells about a dream she had following Peter Marshall's passing. Peter was working in a rose-garden and said, "I!"
The Cruel Sea
By: Nicholas Monsarrat
This is a powerful novel about the North Atlantic in World Wat II. It tells the story of the British ships Compass Rose, Saltash, and their desperate cat-and mouse game with Nazi Uboats.
Winds Of Morning
By: Harold Lenoir Davis
This novel is a stirring and provocative tale about the American Northwest in 1920s. Written with the same buoyant energy, sharp characterization, pungent wisdom, and the same vivid imagination that H.L.
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.
Who was the US President on February 20, 1952?
On February 20, 1952 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1952?
On February 20, 1952 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 20, 1952?
On February 20, 1952 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about February 20th?
February 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2019 - According to the southern poverty law center, there has been a 30% increase in hate groups in america over the last four years. this includes a 7% increase for 2018.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: turkish military operations in afrin: prosyrian government forces are deployed to support the kurdish ypg in its fight against turkey, and the turkish-backed free syrian army (afrin region). this opens up a new front for the war.
- 2017 - According to the philippine coast guard, gunmen attacked a vietnamese ship near tawi-tawi in the philippines. they killed at least one soldier and kidnapped seven more. abu sayyaf militants are believed to be behind the attack.
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.
