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August 13, 1952 was the 226th day of the year 1952, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 13, 1952 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 13, 1952, who was born and died on August 13, 1952, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 13, 1952, which were the most popular songs (ex. Trying by Hilltoppers), movies (e.g. The Crimson Pirate, directed by Robert Siodmak), TV series (e.g. Meet Your Match) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 13th, 1952 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 13, 1952?
- August 13, 1952: What happened on that day?
- August 13, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 13, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 13, 1952?
- August 13, 1952: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 13, 1952: What famous people died on that day?
- August 13, 1952: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 13, 1952: Number 1 song on that day
- August 13, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 13, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 13, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 13, 1952?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1952?
- Who was the Pope on August 13, 1952?
What day of the week was August 13, 1952?
August 13, 1952 was a Wednesday and it was the 226th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 13, 1952 can also be written as 8/13/1952 in the US and as 13/8/1952 in UK and Europe.
August 13, 1952: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 13, 1952:
- Japan joins the imf.
August 13, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 13, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 13th, 1952 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 13, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 13, 1952 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 August 13, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 11:31 pm and setting at 04:18 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 05, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Sep 04, 1952.
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Who was born on August 13, 1952?
Famous people born on August 13, 1952:
![Tom Davis]()
Tom DavisAmerican screenwriter and actor (d. 2012).
- Herb Ritts
American photographer ritts is most well-known for his celebrity photography, particularly for rolling stone magazine covers.
- Dave Carter
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (dave carter & tracy grammer) (d.2002).
- Suzanne Muldowney
American performance artist.
- Hughie Thomasson
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (outlaws and lynyrd skynyrd).
- Eugenio Lopez III
Filipino businessperson, ceo and chairman of abs-cbn corporation.
- Gary Gibbs
American football coach and player.
- Marie Helvin
Model / actress (children).
- Filippo Suzzi
- Tom Marino
Whose famous birthday is on August 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 13th:
![Moritz Bleibtreu]()
Moritz BleibtreuGerman actor known for his roles in movies like 'Run Lola Run' and 'The Baader Meinhof Complex'.
![Heike Makatsch]()
Heike MakatschHeike makatsch is a german actress known for her roles in love actually and resident evil.
![Sebastian Stan]()
Sebastian StanSebastian stan is a romanian-american actor known for his role as bucky barnes/winter soldier in the marvel cinematic universe.
![Dan Fogelberg]()
Dan FogelbergAmerican singer-songwriter with a sweet voice and sweet face.
![Robert Ryan]()
Robert RyanAmerican bullfighter.
![John Slattery]()
John SlatteryAmerican actor and director.
![Paul Greengrass]()
Paul GreengrassEnglish screenwriter and director.
![Neville Brand]()
Neville BrandAmerican actor (d. 1992).
![Madhur Jaffrey]()
Madhur JaffreyAuthor of cookbooks / actress (shakespeare wallah).
![Grégory Fitoussi]()
Grégory FitoussiGrégory fitoussi is a french actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as spiral and mr selfridge.
August 13, 1952: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 71 years 8 months old,
or 860 months and 7 days old,
or 3740 weeks and 3 days old,
or 26183 days old,
if you were born on August 13, 1952.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 13, 1952?
There are 115 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1952?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 13, 1952.
August 13, 1952: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 13, 1952:
- Willard Marriott
Founder of the Marriott Corporation.
- Wilm Hosenfeld
What famous deaths happened on August 13th?
Famous deaths on August 13th:
![Nino Ferrer]()
Nino FerrerPop music songwriter and singer from italy.
![Julia Child]()
Julia ChildAmerican chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.
![Helen Mack]()
Helen MackAmerican singer and actress (d. 1986).
![Kenny Baker]()
Kenny BakerEnglish actor and musician (b. 1934).
![Jane Darwell]()
Jane DarwellActress (girls in prison), dies at 87 from a heart attack.
![Marion Martin]()
Marion MartinActress (dakota lil queen of burlesque), is killed at 67.
![Elaine Hammerstein]()
Elaine HammersteinAmerican actress (born 1897).
- Flornce Nightingale
Pioneering nurse known for her work during the Crimean War.
- Estellar Delacroix
Estellar Delacroix was a French Romantic painter known for his dramatic and colorful historical paintings.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 13th
August 13, 1952: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 13, 1952:
- International Lefthanders Day
- St. Wigbert
- RC saints - Pontianus and Hippolytus, Radegunde (help against the pox), Cassianus of Imola (patron of shorthand-writers)
- In Brasil, Friday 13 August (agosto) is considered to be especially filled with sorrow (desgosto)
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 6 saints: St. Hippolytus
- St. Cassian
- St. John Berchmans
- St. John Bosco
- St. Radegund
- Roman festivals - Vertumnalias in honor of Vertumnus, and also Diana, on the Aventine hill
August 13, 1952: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 13, 1952 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 13, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 1952 was Trying by Hilltoppers, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 13, 1952: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 13, 1952 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Hilltoppers - Trying
August 13, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 13, 1952 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Crimson Pirate
Release year: 1952
Directed by: Robert Siodmak
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Nick Cravat, Eva Bartok, Torin Thatcher
Country: United States of America
Monkey Business
Release year: 1952
Directed by: Howard Hawks
Starring: Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers, Marilyn Monroe, Charles Coburn
Country: United States of America
Big Jim McLain
Release year: 1952
Directed by: Edward Ludwig
Starring: John Wayne, Nancy Olson, James Arness, Alan Napier
Country: United States of America
Beware, My Lovely
Release year: 1952
Directed by: Harry Horner
Starring: Ida Lupino, Robert Ryan, Taylor Holmes, Barbara Whiting
Penny Princess
Release year: 1952
Directed by: Val Guest
Starring: Yolande Donlan, Dirk Bogarde, A.E. Matthews, Reginald Beckwith
August 13, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 13, 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:
Meet Your Match
Release year: 1952
Directed by: MARK STOLZENBERG
Kidnapped
Release year: 1952
Directed by: Robert Stevenson
Mister Peepers
Release year: 1952
Written by: David Swift
Starring: Wally Cox, Marion Lorne, Tony Randall, Patricia Benoit
Country: United States of America
The Liberace Show
Release year: 1952
Starring: Liberace, George Liberace
Country: United States of America
The Hunter
Release year: 1952
Directed by: Daniel Nettheim
August 13, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 13, 1952 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Cruel Sea
By: Nicholas Monsarrat
This is a powerful novel about the North Atlantic in World Wat II. It tells the story of the British ships Compass Rose, Saltash, and their desperate cat-and mouse game with Nazi Uboats.
Give The Lady What She Wants
By: Lloyd Wendt and Herman Kogan
With a gloved hand holding the rose, and PRESENTATION COPIE stamped in black cloth with gilt Hughston M. McBain signed and inscribed the item.
The Silver Chalice
By: Thomas B. Costain
This exciting novel is the latest in the Christian Epic series. It takes place just after Christ's resurrection and death. Basil is commissioned to design the case that will house the silver cup Christ and His disciples drank out of …
A Man Called Peter
By: Catherine Marshall
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!"
The Thurber Album
By: James Thurber
Deals with Columbus, Ohio family, friends, teachers, and colleagues
Who was the US President on August 13, 1952?
On August 13, 1952 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1952?
On August 13, 1952 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 13, 1952?
On August 13, 1952 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 13th?
August 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of August. 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 August 13th, such as:
- 2018 - In afghanistan, war: more than 100 afghan soldiers, police officers, 13 civilians, and hundreds of taliban are killed in the ongoing offensive in ghazni. (bbc). the taliban seize camp chenaya in afghanistan, an afghan army base located in ghormach district of faryab province.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: two u.s. military personnel are killed in combat operations in northern iraq and five others are injured.
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015): a bombing attack on a school in northern yemen has resulted in the deaths of at least 10 children and 28 injuries. houthi rebels claim that the saudi arabia-led coalition is responsible.
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 August 1952?
August 1952 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
