What happened on Thursday October 09, 1952?

About October 9th, 1952, in brief:

  • Historical events: On October 9, 1952, the United Kingdom officially announced its successful development of atomic weapons, becoming the third nation after the United States and the Soviet Union to possess nuclear capabilities. This milestone marked a significant moment in the Cold War era, demonstrating Britain's technological prowess and geopolitical ambitions in the post-World War II period. The achievement signaled the country's continued relevance as a global power and its ability to develop advanced military technology.
  • Day of the week: October 9th, 1952 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Day the Earth Stood Still directed by Scott Derrickson

More about October 9th, 1952? See below for more news and curiosities on October 9th, 1952.

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October 09, 1952: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 09, 1952:

  • Britain Develops Atomic Weapons On October 9, 1952, the United Kingdom officially announced its successful development of atomic weapons, becoming the third nation after the United States and the Soviet Union to possess nuclear capabilities. This milestone marked a significant moment in the Cold War era, demonstrating Britain's technological prowess and geopolitical ambitions in the post-World War II period. The achievement signaled the country's continued relevance as a global power and its ability to develop advanced military technology.

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October 09, 1952: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 09, 1952?


October 09, 1952 was a Thursday and it was the 283rd day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 09, 1952 can also be written as 10/9/1952 in the US and as 9/10/1952 in UK and Europe.

October 09, 1952 in October 1952 calendar

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Who was born on October 09, 1952?


Famous people born on October 09, 1952:

  • Sharon Osbourne

    British television personality, music manager, and wife of rock musician Ozzy Osbourne.

  • Pierre Jolivet

    French film director, actor, and screenwriter known for his contributions to contemporary French cinema.

  • Victor Gerard Castelli

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October 09, 1952: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 09, 1952:

  • Alberigo Oreste Talarico
  • Louis Upton

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October 09, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 9th is Libra.

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October 09, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 09, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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October 09, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 09, 1952 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 09, 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 09, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 09:39 pm and setting at 01:28 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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How old is someone born on October 09, 1952?


Someone born on October 09, 1952 is:

72 years 7 months old,

or 871 months and 5 days old,

or 3787 weeks and 6 days old,

or 26515 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 09, 1952?

There are 148 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 09, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 09, 1952.

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