Friday August 15, 1952
US date format: 8/15/1952, UK date format: 15/8/1952
It was Friday, under the sign of Leo (see zodiac on August 15, 1952). The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative), Pope Pius XII was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Bernard Lacombe and Marc Hardy.
The Crimson Pirate, directed by Robert Siodmak, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952
while My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Meet Your Match.
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Historical Events
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Holidays
- Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
- Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
- Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
- RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
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Events
- 19th NFL Chicago All-Star Game: Los Angeles 10, All-Stars 7 (88,316)
- Devon, United Kingdom A flashflood drenches the town of Lynmouth, killing 34 people.
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Movies
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The Quiet Man
Directed by: John Ford
Starring: John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Barry Fitzgerald, Ward Bond
Country: United States of America
The Importance of Being Earnest
Directed by: Anthony Asquith
Starring: Michael Redgrave, Richard Wattis, Michael Denison, Walter Hudd
Country: United States of America
Sudden Fear
Directed by: David Miller
Starring: Joan Crawford, Jack Palance, Gloria Grahame, Bruce Bennett
Country: United States of America
Carrie
Directed by: William Wyler
Starring: Laurence Olivier, Jennifer Jones, Miriam Hopkins, Eddie Albert
Country: United States of America
Un gallo en corral ajeno
Directed by: Julián Soler
Starring: Jorge Negrete, Gloria Marín, Andrés Soler, Julio Villarreal
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TV Series
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Mister Peepers
Written by: David Swift
Starring: Wally Cox, Marion Lorne, Tony Randall, Patricia Benoit
Country: United States of America
The Liberace Show
Starring: Liberace, George Liberace
Country: United States of America
Curtain Call
Directed by: Ryu Hoon
Boss Lady
Directed by: Vanessa Lynn
Kidnapped
Directed by: Robert Stevenson
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Books
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My Cousin Rachel
By: Daphne du Maurier
"From the first page…the reader is back in the moody, brooding atmosphere of Rebecca." —The New York Times From the bestselling author of Rebecca, another classic set in beautiful and mysterious Cornwall.
Catherine Carter
By: Pamela Hansford Johnson
Catherine Carter tells of two ardent people who loved each other passionately and who have to fight to bring their love to fulfilment.
Journey To The Far Pacific
By: Thomas E. Dewey
"This book is an account of Dewey's trip to the Orient to view conditions first hand"
The Saracen Blade
By: Frank Yerby
The story of Pietro di Donati, son of a 13th-century Sicilian peasant, who was born at almost the exact same moment as the Emperor Frederick.
The Shining Tides
By: Win Brooks
281 pages. set in Cape Cod "It has vigor and a kind of splendor." From inside flap. BCE
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on August 15, 1952?
On August 15, 1952 the day of the week was Friday.
What zodiac sign is August 15, 1952?
On August 15, 1952 the zodiac sign was Leo.
Who was the US President on August 15, 1952?
On August 15, 1952 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1952?
On August 15, 1952 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 15, 1952?
On August 15, 1952 Pope Pius XII was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on August 15, 1952?
On August 15, 1952 several famous people were born including, Bernard Lacombe, Marc Hardy, Ger Hoeymakers.
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