What happened on Monday August 04, 1952?

Here's what happened on August 04, 1952:

• John Peter Zenger Acquitted of Seditious Libel In a landmark legal case that became a pivotal moment for press freedom, John Peter Zenger was acquitted of seditious libel charges. This trial was a significant milestone in establishing the principle of freedom of the press in colonial America, setting a precedent for future protections of journalistic expression.
• Thomas Stevens Completes First Transcontinental Bicycle Trip Thomas Stevens achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first person to bicycle across the United States, departing from San Francisco on April 22 and arriving in Boston, demonstrating human endurance and the emerging potential of bicycle transportation.
• Saturday Evening Post Launches as Weekly Newspaper The Saturday Evening Post was first published as a weekly newspaper, which would go on to become one of the most iconic and influential magazines in American media history, known for its distinctive cover art and cultural commentary.
• George Washington Becomes a Master Mason George Washington was formally recognized as a Master Mason, a significant milestone in his involvement with Freemasonry. This fraternal organization played an important role in the social and political networks of colonial and early American society.
• Prince Edward Island Becomes Separate from Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island was officially established as a separate administrative region from Nova Scotia, marking an important moment in Canadian provincial development and regional governance.
• Widespread Aurora Visible Across United States A remarkable aurora phenomenon was visible across much of the United States, creating a spectacular natural light display that captivated observers and highlighted the beauty of geomagnetic activity.
• Gábor Demszky, Hungarian Politician Gábor Demszky, a notable Hungarian politician who would later become a significant figure in Budapest's political landscape, particularly during the post-communist era.

Events in 1952

August 04, 1952: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 04, 1952

Newspapers from Aug. 04, 1952

August 04, 1952 was a Monday and it was the 217th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1952 can also be written as 8/4/1952 in the US and as 4/8/1952 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 1952 in August 1952 calendar

Famous people born on August 04, 1952:

• Moya Brennan

  Renowned Irish folk musician, lead singer of the band Clannad, and a celebrated harpist who has significantly influenced Celtic music.

• Gábor Demszky

  Hungarian lawyer, politician, and sociologist who played a significant role in Hungary's democratic transition during the late 1980s and...

• James Arbuthnot

  British Conservative Party politician who served as a Member of Parliament and held various governmental positions, including Secretary of...

• Kristoffer Tabori
• Rino Rappuoli
• Anna Sui

Famous people born in 1952

Famous people born on August 4th

August 04, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 1952 was You Belong To Me by Jo Stafford, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Jo Stafford - You Belong To Me
2. Four Aces - Should I

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.

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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 04, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 04, 1952 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:36 pm and setting at 05:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 07, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Aug 05, 1952.

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Your place in the Universe on August 04, 1952

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Someone born on August 04, 1952 is:

72 years 9 months old,

or 873 months and 10 days old,

or 3797 weeks and 2 days old,

or 26581 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 1952?

There are 82 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 04, 1952.

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