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What day of the week was October 08, 1952?


October 08, 1952 was a Wednesday and it was the 282nd day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 1952 can also be written as 10/8/1952 in the US and as 8/10/1952 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 1952 in October 1952 calendar

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October 08, 1952: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 08, 1952:

  • Chinese offensive in korea
  • The harrow and wealdstone rail crash kills 112 people.

October 08, 1952: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 08, 1952 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 08, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 08:41 pm and setting at 12:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 03, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Nov 01, 1952.

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Who was born on October 08, 1952?


Famous people born on October 08, 1952:

  • Edward Zwick
    Edward Zwick

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Janace Hahn

    Janace Hahn is an American politician who has served as a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors since 2008.

  • Stewart Alsop II

    Former partner at New Enterprise Associates.

  • Takis Koroneos

    Greek basketball player and coach.

  • Jan Marijnissen

    Dutch politician and journalist.

  • Cliff Adams

    Rocker.

Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:

  • Bella Thorne
    Bella Thorne

    Bella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.

  • Matt Damon
    Matt Damon

    American actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.

  • Bruno Mars
    Bruno Mars

    American singer, songwriter and record producer.

  • Nick Cannon
    Nick Cannon

    Nick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...

  • Raaj Kumar
    Raaj Kumar

    Raaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.

  • Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver

    American actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.

  • Paul Hogan
    Paul Hogan

    Australian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.

  • Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase

    American comedian and actor, who started as a writer.

  • Stephanie Zimbalist
    Stephanie Zimbalist

    Movie actress.

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

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


You are 71 years 7 months old,

or 859 months

or 3735 weeks

or 26145 days old,

if you were born on October 08, 1952.

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

There are 153 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 08, 1952:

  • Joe Adams

    American baseball manager and player (d. 1952).

What famous deaths happened on October 8th?

Famous deaths on October 8th:

  • Fernando Lamas
    Fernando Lamas

    Argentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).

  • Phyllis Calvert
    Phyllis Calvert

    British actress (born 1915).

  • Nigel Bruce
    Nigel Bruce

    British actor (d. 1953).

  • Eduardo Ciannelli
    Eduardo Ciannelli

    Italian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.

  • Willy Brandt

    German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).

  • Reford

    Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.

  • Jacques Derrida

    Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.

  • Marianita May

    Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Naftula Herz Imber

    Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.

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


Holidays on October 08, 1952:

  • French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
  • Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
  • RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois

Observances on October 08, 1952:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]

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

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

Springfield Rifle

Springfield Rifle

Release year: 1952

Directed by: André De Toth

Starring: Gary Cooper, Phyllis Thaxter, David Brian, Paul Kelly

Battle Zone

Battle Zone

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Lesley Selander

Starring: John Hodiak, Linda Christian, Stephen McNally, Martin Milner

Limelight

Limelight

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Charles Chaplin

Starring: Charles Chaplin, Claire Bloom, Nigel Bruce, Buster Keaton

Country: United States of America

Ikiru

Ikiru

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Akira Kurosawa

Starring: Takashi Shimura, Nobuo Kaneko, Shin'ichi Himori, Haruo Tanaka

Country: United States of America

The Golden Hawk

The Golden Hawk

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Sidney Salkow

Starring: Rhonda Fleming, Sterling Hayden, Helena Carter, John Sutton

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Operation Diplomat

Operation Diplomat

Release year: 1952

Directed by: John Guillermin

All Aboard

All Aboard

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Fred Levine

The Bob Hope Show

The Bob Hope Show

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Jack Shea

Our Miss Brooks

Our Miss Brooks

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Al Lewis

Starring: Eve Arden, Gale Gordon, Jane Morgan, Robert Rockwell

Country: United States of America

Four Star Playhouse

Four Star Playhouse

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Tay Garnett

Starring: David Niven, Dick Powell, Charles Boyer, Ida Lupino

Country: United States of America

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

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

Don Camillo And His Flock by Giovanni Guareschi

Don Camillo And His Flock

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This story is set against the backdrop of post-war rural villages in Emilia-Romagna. It's the second in a series of funny and insightful Don Camillo anthologies. There are 215 stories in this collection.

The Distant Shore by Jan de Hartog

The Distant Shore

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This is a story about war, sea, soldiers and friendships.

My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier

My Cousin Rachel

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"From the very first page...the reader is transported back to the dark, brooding atmosphere that Rebecca creates." The New York Times -- Another classic, this time set in beautiful and mysterious Cornwall by the bestselling author Rebecca.

From Under My Hat by Hedda Hopper

From Under My Hat

By:

Hedda is a great person and knows everything. She tells the truth about her friends and enemies, as well as herself. This bold and honest life story is a great example of how to tell it.

A Man Called Peter by Catherine Marshall

A Man Called Peter

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Catherine Marshall, in the Preface to A Man Called Peter tells about a dream she had following Peter Marshall's passing. Peter was working in a rose-garden and said, "I!"

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Who was the US President on October 08, 1952?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 08, 1952?

On October 08, 1952 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 8th?

October 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of October. 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 October 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
  • 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
  • 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),

Find out more about October 8th

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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 October 1952?

October 1952 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

Discover how October 1952 calendar looked like.

Wednesday October 8, 1952