What happened on Tuesday April 15, 1952?

Here's what happened on April 15, 1952:

• Boeing B-52 Stratofortress First Flight The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, a long-range, subsonic strategic bomber, completes its maiden flight, representing a pivotal moment in United States military aviation technology during the Cold War era.
• Bolivia National Revolution A landmark democratic reform enabling indigenous peoples and women to vote for the first time, while also nationalizing mines and implementing comprehensive agrarian reform, significantly transforming Bolivia's social and economic landscape.
• West Germany-Japan Diplomatic Relations West Germany and Japan establish formal diplomatic relations, marking a significant post-World War II reconciliation and diplomatic normalization between two former Axis powers.
• US Nuclear Test The United States conducts a nuclear weapons test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing programs.
• Stanley Cup Finals The Detroit Red Wings complete a dominant four-game sweep against the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup playoffs, showcasing their hockey supremacy.
• First Bank Credit Card Franklin National Bank introduces the first bank credit card, marking a significant innovation in personal banking and consumer financial services.

Events in 1952

April 15, 1952: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 15, 1952

Newspapers from Apr. 15, 1952

April 15, 1952 was a Tuesday and it was the 106th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 15, 1952 can also be written as 4/15/1952 in the US and as 15/4/1952 in UK and Europe.

April 15, 1952 in April 1952 calendar

Famous people born on April 15, 1952:

• Brian Muir

  Renowned British sculptor famous for creating the iconic Darth Vader costume for Star Wars.

• Glenn Shadix

  American character actor known for distinctive roles in Tim Burton films like Beetlejuice and Heathers.

• Donald Harvey

  Notorious American serial killer who murdered numerous patients while working as a male nurse in healthcare facilities.

• Charles Chauderlot
• Avital Ronell

Famous people born in 1952

Famous people born on April 15th

Famous people died on April 15, 1952:

• Émile Baraize
• Bruno Barilli
• Ludwig Kaas
• Viktor Michajlovič Černov

Famous people who died in 1952

Famous people who died on April 15th

April 15, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 15, 1952 was Kiss of Fire by Georgia Gibbs, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

1. Georgia Gibbs - Kiss of Fire

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 15th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 15, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 15, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 15, 1952 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 15, 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 April 15, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 11:56 pm and setting at 09:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 10, 1952 while the next full moon would come on May 09, 1952.

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Your place in the Universe on April 15, 1952

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Someone born on April 15, 1952 is:

73 years and 29 days old,

or 876 months and 29 days old,

or 3813 weeks and 1 day old,

or 26692 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 15, 1952?

There are 336 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 15, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 15, 1952.

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