What happened on Friday January 11, 1952?

About January 11th, 1952, in brief:

  • Historical events: The prestigious Bollingen Prize for Poetry was awarded to renowned American modernist poet Marianne Moore on January 11, 1952. Moore, known for her precise, imagistic style and innovative approach to poetry, was recognized for her significant contributions to American literature. The Bollingen Prize, established by the Library of Congress, is a highly respected literary award that honors exceptional achievements in poetry.
  • Day of the week: January 11th, 1952 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Day the Earth Stood Still directed by Scott Derrickson

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January 11, 1952: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 11, 1952:

  • Bollingen Prize Awarded to Marianne Moore The prestigious Bollingen Prize for Poetry was awarded to renowned American modernist poet Marianne Moore on January 11, 1952. Moore, known for her precise, imagistic style and innovative approach to poetry, was recognized for her significant contributions to American literature. The Bollingen Prize, established by the Library of Congress, is a highly respected literary award that honors exceptional achievements in poetry.

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January 11, 1952: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 11, 1952?


January 11, 1952 was a Friday and it was the 11th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 11, 1952 can also be written as 1/11/1952 in the US and as 11/1/1952 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on January 11, 1952?


Famous people born on January 11, 1952:

  • Diana Gabaldon

    Bestselling American author of the popular 'Outlander' book series, which was adapted into a successful television show.

  • Lee Ritenour

    Renowned jazz guitarist and composer known for his innovative fusion and smooth jazz styles.

  • Ben Crenshaw

    Professional golfer known for his exceptional putting skills and two Masters Tournament victories in 1984 and 1995.

  • Massimo Lopez

    Prominent Italian comedian, actor, and television personality known for his versatile comedic talents.

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January 11, 1952: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 11, 1952:

  • Aureliano Pertile

    Giovanni martinelli, an italian opera singer, was born 15 days after giovanni martinelli, in the same small town.

  • Jean de Lattre de Tassigny

    French general (b. 1889).

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January 11, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 11th is Capricorn.

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January 11, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 11, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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January 11, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 11, 1952 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 11, 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 January 11, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:12 pm and setting at 07:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 13, 1951 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 1952.

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How old is someone born on January 11, 1952?


Someone born on January 11, 1952 is:

73 years 3 months old,

or 879 months and 12 days old,

or 3823 weeks and 5 days old,

or 26766 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 11, 1952?

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 11th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 11, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 11, 1952.

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