What happened on Thursday May 08, 1952?

Here's what happened on May 08, 1952:

• First Jet Airliner Enters Commercial Service The de Havilland Comet, the world's first jet airliner, began passenger service, marking a revolutionary moment in aviation history. This British-built aircraft symbolized technological progress and paved the way for modern commercial jet travel, transforming global transportation and connecting distant parts of the world with unprecedented speed and efficiency.
• Mad Magazine Launches Mad Magazine debuts, introducing a groundbreaking satirical publication that would become a cultural icon of American humor. The magazine pioneered a unique style of irreverent comedy and social commentary that influenced generations of comedians and writers.
• "Of Thee I Sing" Broadway Performance "Of Thee I Sing" opens at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City, running for 72 performances. This musical comedy would contribute to the rich theatrical landscape of mid-20th century American entertainment.
• "Shuffle Along" Broadway Performance "Shuffle Along" opens at the Broadway Theater in New York City, running for 4 performances. This theatrical production was part of the vibrant Broadway scene of the early 1950s.

Events in 1952

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

Magazines from May. 08, 1952

Newspapers from May. 08, 1952

May 08, 1952 was a Thursday and it was the 129th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 1952 can also be written as 5/8/1952 in the US and as 8/5/1952 in UK and Europe.

May 08, 1952 in May 1952 calendar

Famous people born on May 08, 1952:

• Vittorio Sgarbi

  Vittorio Sgarbi is a prominent Italian art critic, historian, and politician known for his provocative and passionate commentary on art,...

• Philippe Jeantot

  Philippe Jeantot is a renowned French sailor and adventurer who pioneered single-handed long-distance yacht racing, creating the Vendée...

• Beth Henley in Jackson

  Beth Henley is a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright from Mississippi, known for her Southern Gothic style and works like 'Miss Firecracker'.

• Beth Henley

  Beth Henley is a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright renowned for her Southern Gothic style, particularly her acclaimed play 'Crimes of the...

• Linda Dingwall
• Charles Camarda
• Johnny Thijs
• Maurizio Zaccaro

Famous people born in 1952

Famous people born on May 8th

Famous people died on May 08, 1952:

• William Fox

  English-new zealand politician and lawyer 2nd prime minister of new zealand.

Famous people who died in 1952

Famous people who died on May 8th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 08, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:07 pm and setting at 05:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 10, 1952 while the next full moon would come on May 09, 1952.

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Your place in the Universe on May 08, 1952

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Someone born on May 08, 1952 is:

72 years 11 months old,

or 875 months and 27 days old,

or 3808 weeks and 4 days old,

or 26660 days old,

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

There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 8th 2025.

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

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

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