What happened on Friday July 04, 1952?

Here's what happened on July 04, 1952:

• Álvaro Uribe Vélez Birth Álvaro Uribe Vélez, a prominent Colombian politician who served as President of Colombia from 2002 to 2010, was born on this date. Known for his strong anti-guerrilla policies and controversial leadership, Uribe significantly shaped Colombia's political landscape during his presidency.
• Canadian Currency Legislation The Canadian Currency, Mint and Exchange Fund Act is passed, authorizing the minting of gold coins with denominations of $5, $10, and $20, reflecting the country's monetary policy and economic development in the mid-20th century.
• Wimbledon Men's Tennis Championship Frank Sedgman of Australia wins the 66th Wimbledon Men's Singles Tennis Championship, defeating J. Drobny in a notable match that highlights the competitive international tennis scene of the early 1950s.
• Paul Rogat Loeb Birth Paul Rogat Loeb, an influential American author and social activist known for his writings on civic engagement and social responsibility, is born. His works have inspired many to become more politically and socially active.

Events in 1952

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

Magazines from Jul. 04, 1952

Newspapers from Jul. 04, 1952

July 04, 1952 was a Friday and it was the 186th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 04, 1952 can also be written as 7/4/1952 in the US and as 4/7/1952 in UK and Europe.

July 04, 1952 in July 1952 calendar

Famous people born on July 04, 1952:

• Alvaro Uribe

  Alvaro Uribe was a prominent Colombian president who significantly impacted the country's security and international reputation during his...

• Nicole Ameline

  Nicole Ameline is a French politician who served as a member of the National Assembly, representing the Calvados region for the Union for a...

• John Waite

  John Waite is a renowned English rock musician, famous for being the lead singer of bands The Babys and Bad English.

Famous people born in 1952

Famous people born on July 4th

Famous people died on July 04, 1952:

• Jan Kucharzewski
• Walter Long

Famous people who died in 1952

Famous people who died on July 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 04, 1952 was Walkin' My Baby Back Home by Nat King Cole (Billy May & His Orchestra), according to the music chart for the week June 30th and July 6th.

1. Nat King Cole (Billy May & His Orchestra) - Walkin' My Baby Back Home

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 4th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 04, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 06:02 pm and setting at 02:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 08, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Jul 07, 1952.

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Your place in the Universe on July 04, 1952

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Someone born on July 04, 1952 is:

72 years 10 months old,

or 874 months and 10 days old,

or 3801 weeks and 5 days old,

or 26612 days old,

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

There are 51 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 4th 2025.

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

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

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