What happened on Monday December 01, 1952?

Here's what happened on December 01, 1952:

• Christine Jorgensen: Pioneering Transgender Visibility The New York Daily News published a groundbreaking front-page story about Christine Jorgensen, who became the first widely known person to undergo sexual reassignment surgery. Her public transition marked a significant moment in transgender history, bringing unprecedented visibility and understanding to gender identity and transgender experiences. Jorgensen's openness helped spark important conversations about gender, identity, and medical science.
• The Great Smog of London A catastrophic air pollution event engulfed London, creating a dense, toxic fog that lasted several days. The smog, caused by a combination of industrial pollution, coal burning, and unusual weather conditions, led to severe respiratory issues and thousands of premature deaths. This environmental disaster became a pivotal moment in raising awareness about air pollution and subsequently influenced environmental regulations in the United Kingdom.

Events in 1952

December 01, 1952: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 01, 1952

Newspapers from Dec. 01, 1952

December 01, 1952 was a Monday and it was the 336th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 01, 1952 can also be written as 12/1/1952 in the US and as 1/12/1952 in UK and Europe.

December 01, 1952 in December 1952 calendar

Famous people born on December 01, 1952:

• Rick Scott

  Current U.S.

• Stephen Poliakoff

  Acclaimed English director, producer, and playwright known for his significant contributions to British television and theater.

• Vittorio Emanuele Orlando

Famous people born in 1952

Famous people born on December 1st

Famous people died on December 01, 1952:

• Vittorio Emanuele Orlando
• Paul Cauchie
• Alfonso Gallo

Famous people who died in 1952

Famous people who died on December 1st

December 01, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 01, 1952 was I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus by Jimmy Boyd, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

1. Jimmy Boyd - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

December 01, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 01, 1952 was Here In My Heart by Al Martino, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

1. Al Martino - Here In My Heart
2. Jo Stafford - You Belong To Me
3. Bing Crosby - The Isle Of Innisfree
4. Rosemary Clooney - Half As Much
5. Guy Mitchell - Feet Up

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 01, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 01, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 01, 1952 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 01, 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 December 01, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:18 pm and setting at 08:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 01, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Dec 31, 1952.

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Your place in the Universe on December 01, 1952

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Someone born on December 01, 1952 is:

72 years 5 months old,

or 869 months and 13 days old,

or 3780 weeks and 2 days old,

or 26462 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 01, 1952?

There are 201 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 01, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 01, 1952.

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