What happened on Saturday November 08, 1952?

Here's what happened on November 08, 1952:

• Mayibuye Uprising Against Apartheid The Mayibuye Uprising was a critical moment in South Africa's anti-apartheid resistance. Sparked by the Defiance Campaign, protesters led by Dr. Arthur Elias Letele challenged racial segregation by occupying restricted public spaces in Kimberley. On November 8, 1952, the peaceful protest turned violent when police responded with gunfire, resulting in significant property damage and highlighting the brutal suppression of civil rights during the apartheid era.
• Christie Hefner Born Christie Hefner, daughter of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, was born and would later become the CEO of Playboy Enterprises, leading the company for many years and playing a significant role in its corporate development.
• Jan Raas Birth Jan Raas, a notable Dutch professional cyclist, was born on this date. He would later become a prominent figure in cycling competitions during his career.

Events in 1952

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

Magazines from Nov. 08, 1952

Newspapers from Nov. 08, 1952

November 08, 1952 was a Saturday and it was the 313th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 08, 1952 can also be written as 11/8/1952 in the US and as 8/11/1952 in UK and Europe.

November 08, 1952 in November 1952 calendar

Famous people born on November 08, 1952:

• Alfre Woodard

  Acclaimed African American actress known for her powerful performances in film, television, and theater, with multiple Emmy and Screen...

• Christie Hefner

  Former CEO of Playboy Enterprises and daughter of Hugh Hefner, she was a prominent media executive who led the company from 1988 to 2009,...

• Jan Raas

  Legendary Dutch professional cyclist who dominated road racing in the late 1970s, winning multiple prestigious races including the Tour of...

• Jerry Remy

  Former Major League Baseball player turned beloved Boston Red Sox broadcaster, known for his insightful commentary and long-standing...

• Guy Delage

Famous people born in 1952

Famous people born on November 8th

November 08, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 08, 1952 was Lady Of Spain by Les Paul, according to the music chart for the week November 3rd and November 9th.

1. Les Paul - Lady Of Spain

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 8th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 08, 1952 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 08, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 09:30 pm and setting at 12:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 01, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Dec 01, 1952.

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Your place in the Universe on November 08, 1952

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Someone born on November 08, 1952 is:

72 years 6 months old,

or 870 months and 6 days old,

or 3783 weeks and 4 days old,

or 26485 days old,

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

There are 178 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 8th 2025.

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

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

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