What happened on Friday December 12, 1952?

Here's what happened on December 12, 1952:

• Neil Peart: Legendary Rock Drummer Neil Peart was the iconic drummer and primary lyricist for the legendary Canadian progressive rock band Rush. Known for his extraordinary technical skill and intellectual lyrics, Peart is widely considered one of the most influential drummers in rock music history.
• Bedřich Hrozný: Renowned Linguist and Orientalist Bedřich Hrozný was a distinguished Austro-Hungarian-born Czechoslovak scholar who made significant contributions to linguistics and Oriental studies. He is particularly famous for deciphering the Hittite language, which was a groundbreaking achievement in historical linguistics.
• Dallas Texans: End of an Era in Professional Sports The Dallas Texans, originally known as the Boston Yankees, played their final game, marking the end of an original team in professional sports. This event symbolizes the dynamic and evolving nature of sports franchises in mid-20th century America.
• Ajit De Silva: Sri Lankan Cricket Player Ajit De Silva was a notable Sri Lankan left-arm spin bowler who represented his national cricket team in four Test matches during the 1980s. His career highlighted the emerging cricket talent from Sri Lanka during that era.

Events in 1952

December 12, 1952: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 12, 1952

Newspapers from Dec. 12, 1952

December 12, 1952 was a Friday and it was the 347th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 12, 1952 can also be written as 12/12/1952 in the US and as 12/12/1952 in UK and Europe.

December 12, 1952 in December 1952 calendar

Famous people born on December 12, 1952:

• Sarah Douglas

  English actress known for her roles in 'Conan the Barbarian II' and 'Falcon Crest', with a notable career in film and television.

• Cathy Rigby McCoy in Los Alamitos

  Olympic gymnast who competed in 1968 and 1972, finishing 4th in international competitions.

• Cathy Rigby

  Pioneering American gymnast and actress who won multiple international medals and later became a successful Broadway performer, notably in...

• Franco Dragone

  Renowned Italian-Belgian theatre director, founder of Dragone company, and famous for his work with Cirque du Soleil and Celine Dion.

• Helen Dunmore

  Accomplished English poet and author with significant contributions to contemporary literature.

• Heather Fargo

  American politician who served as mayor of Sacramento, California from 2000 to 2008, representing local government leadership.

• Herb Dhaliwal

  Indian-Canadian politician and businessman who served as the 3rd Canadian Minister for Natural Resources.

• Yolande Folliot
• Peter Haber

Famous people born in 1952

Famous people born on December 12th

Famous people died on December 12, 1952:

• Antonio D'Ormea
• Bedřich Hrozný
• Ettore Lombardo Pellegrino

Famous people who died in 1952

Famous people who died on December 12th

December 12, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 1952 was Here In My Heart by Al Martino, according to the music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

1. Al Martino - Here In My Heart
2. Jo Stafford - You Belong To Me
3. Bing Crosby - The Isle Of Innisfree
4. Kay Starr - Comes A-Long A-Love
5. Guy Mitchell - Feet Up

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

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

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December 12, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 12, 1952 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 December 12, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 02:26 am and setting at 01:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 01, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Dec 31, 1952.

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Your place in the Universe on December 12, 1952

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Someone born on December 12, 1952 is:

72 years 5 months old,

or 869 months and 2 days old,

or 3778 weeks and 5 days old,

or 26451 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 12, 1952?

There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 12, 1952.

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