Thursday May 08, 1952: on this day

May 08, 1952 was the 129th day of the year 1952, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 08, 1952 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 08, 1952, who was born and died on May 08, 1952, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 1952, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Red Ball Express, directed by Budd Boetticher), TV series (e.g. Back To Methuselah) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 8th, 1952 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was 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.

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May 08, 1952: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 08, 1952:

  • Of thee i sing opens at ziegfeld theater nyc for 72 performances
  • Shuffle along opens at broadway theater nyc for 4 performances
  • Mad magazine debuts.

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


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

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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?

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

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


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The moon phase on May 08, 1952 was Full Moon.

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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Who was born on May 08, 1952?


Famous people born on May 08, 1952:

  • Altan Tobias

    Famous German author known for his literary works.

  • Vittorio Sgarbi

    Vittorio sgarbi is an italian art critic, art historian, politician, and television personality known for his outspoken and controversial...

  • Philippe Jeantot

    An ex-deep sea diver from france, who was recognized as a sailor capable of single-handed racing, long-distance sailing, and setting...

  • Beth Henley

    Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright known for 'Crimes of the Heart'.

  • Peter McNab

    Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (d. 2022).

  • Beth Henley in Jackson

    Mississippi, usa; actress/playwright (miss firecracker).

  • Bruno Delaye

    French diplomat who served as ambassador in togo (1991-1992), mexico (2000-1994), greece (2003-2007), spain, spain (2007-2012), brazil...

  • Charles J Camarda in New York City

    New york, usa; phd/astronaut.

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

Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:

  • Enrique Iglesias
    Enrique Iglesias

    Spanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.

  • Don Rickles
    Don Rickles

    Don rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.

  • Melissa Gilbert
    Melissa Gilbert

    Melissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.

  • Gary Glitter
    Gary Glitter

    Gary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).

  • Nora Arnezeder
    Nora Arnezeder

    French singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.

  • David Attenborough
    David Attenborough

    Naturalist and broadcaster in english.

  • Lex Barker
    Lex Barker

    American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

  • Christina Cole
    Christina Cole

    English actress.

  • James Mitchum
    James Mitchum

    Robert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.

  • Salome Jens
    Salome Jens

    Milwaukee actor.

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May 08, 1952: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 71 years 10 months old,

or 862 months and 21 days old,

or 3751 weeks and 1 day old,

or 26258 days old,

if you were born on May 08, 1952.

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

There are 41 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 8th 2024.

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


Famous people died on May 08, 1952:

  • William Fox

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

What famous deaths happened on May 8th?

Famous deaths on May 8th:

  • Dirk Bogarde
    Dirk Bogarde

    He was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.

  • George Peppard
    George Peppard

    American actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.

  • Barbara Payton
    Barbara Payton

    American actress, onscreen since 1940.

  • Jeanne Cooper
    Jeanne Cooper

    Minneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).

  • Dennis Waterman
    Dennis Waterman

    English actor and singer (b. 1948).

  • Richard Derr
    Richard Derr

    Actor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.

  • Luceil LeSueur

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.

  • Maurice Sendak

    Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator best known for his children's books, including the classic 'Where the Wild Things...

  • Celedonio Romero

    Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.

  • Jing Yong

    Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 8th

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May 08, 1952: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 08, 1952:

  • Parents' Day in South Korea
  • Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
  • VE Day
  • World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

Observances on May 08, 1952:

  • Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War

Saints celebrated on May 08, 1952:

  • Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
  • Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
  • Saint Ida of Nivelles

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May 08, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 08, 1952 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Red Ball Express

Red Ball Express

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Budd Boetticher

Starring: Jeff Chandler, Alex Nicol, Charles Drake, Judith Braun

Paula

Paula

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Rudolph Maté

Starring: Loretta Young, Kent Smith, Alexander Knox, Tommy Rettig

Kangaroo

Kangaroo

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Lewis Milestone

Starring: Maureen O'Hara, Peter Lawford, Finlay Currie, Richard Boone

Red Planet Mars

Red Planet Mars

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Harry Horner

Starring: Peter Graves, Andrea King, Herbert Berghof, Walter Sande

Forbidden Games

Forbidden Games

Release year: 1952

Directed by: René Clément

Starring: Georges Poujouly, Brigitte Fossey, Amédée, Laurence Badie

Country: United States of America

May 08, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 08, 1952 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Back to Methuselah

Back to Methuselah

Release year: 1952

The Sand Castle

The Sand Castle

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Co Hoedeman

Chance of a Lifetime

Chance of a Lifetime

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Bernard Miles

The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Owen Smith

On Guard

On Guard

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Philippe de Broca

May 08, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 08, 1952 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Gods, Graves And Scholars by C.W. Ceram

Gods, Graves And Scholars

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The author stated that "my book was not written with scholarly pretensions." My goal was to show the human side of archeology and its dramatic qualities.

The President'S Lady by Irving Stone

The President'S Lady

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Irving Stone's biographical novel is a bestseller that tells the story of Rachel Jackson and Andrew Jackson. "Beyond doubt, one of the greatest romances of all times."

The Greatest Book Ever Written by Fulton Oursler

The Greatest Book Ever Written

By:

Bible, Catholicism and Biblical Studies

Hold Back The Night by Pat Frank

Hold Back The Night

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An in-depth account of the Korean War's early days.

The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk

The Caine Mutiny

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The Novel That Inspired The Caine Mutiny Film and the Hit Broadway Play The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial Herman Wouk’s dramatic and brilliantly entertaining novel about life-and-mutiny-on-a Navy warship, in the Pacific theater, was instantly embraced upon its initial publication in …

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Who was the US President on May 08, 1952?

On May 08, 1952 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1952?

On May 08, 1952 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 08, 1952?

On May 08, 1952 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 8th?

May 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 lahore bombing: at least 11 people are killed in a blast near the data darbar sufi shrine, lahore (pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. half of these were police officers.
  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: the colombian war crimes tribunal begins investigating atrocities committed during the 1960s war.
  • 2017 - Spirit airlines cancels 11 flights from fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport and delays 30 others due to a dispute with its pilots. (as talks take place between the airline's union, air line pilots association international). three people are taken into custody after protests broke out.

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What happened in 1952?

1952 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Mr Potato Head, introduced
  • 1st black executive of a major TV station
  • Gerald D Lascelles (under English Princess Mary) weds Angela Dowding

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What was the calendar for May 1952?

May 1952 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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