What happened on Tuesday January 08, 1952?

About January 8th, 1952, in brief:

  • Historical events: West Germany was experiencing a substantial refugee situation, with approximately 8 million displaced persons within its borders. This was a direct consequence of the aftermath of World War II and the ongoing geopolitical tensions of the early Cold War period.
  • Day of the week: January 8th, 1952 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Day the Earth Stood Still directed by Scott Derrickson

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January 08, 1952: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 08, 1952:

  • West Germany Faces Massive Refugee Crisis West Germany was experiencing a substantial refugee situation, with approximately 8 million displaced persons within its borders. This was a direct consequence of the aftermath of World War II and the ongoing geopolitical tensions of the early Cold War period.
  • Jordan Adopts New Constitution On January 8, 1952, Jordan officially adopted a new constitution, marking a significant milestone in the country's political development and transition towards a more structured system of governance.
  • Passing of Astronomer Antonia Maury Antonia Maury, a pioneering female astronomer who made significant contributions to stellar classification and research, died on January 8, 1952. Her work was instrumental in advancing astronomical understanding during the early 20th century.
  • Death of Belgian Labor Leader Joseph Arendt Joseph Arendt, a prominent Belgian workers' union leader, passed away at the age of 66. His contributions to labor rights and workers' welfare were significant in the post-World War II era of Belgian social and economic reconstruction.

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January 08, 1952: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 08, 1952?


January 08, 1952 was a Tuesday and it was the 8th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1952 can also be written as 1/8/1952 in the US and as 8/1/1952 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1952 in January 1952 calendar

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January 08, 1952: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 08, 1952:

  • Antonia Maury

    Antonia Maury was an American astronomer known for her stellar classification system.

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January 08, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.

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January 08, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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January 08, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 08, 1952 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 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 January 08, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 01:33 pm and setting at 05:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 13, 1951 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 1952.

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How old is someone born on January 08, 1952?


Someone born on January 08, 1952 is:

73 years 3 months old,

or 879 months and 15 days old,

or 3824 weeks and 1 day old,

or 26769 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 08, 1952?

There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 08, 1952.

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