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see horoscope and birth chart for August 17, 1952What happened on Sunday August 17, 1952?
About August 17th, 1952, in brief:
- Historical events: The New York Times first published the term 'fallout', referring to radioactive particles dispersed after a nuclear explosion, marking a significant moment in public awareness of nuclear technology's potential environmental and health risks.
- Day of the week: August 17th, 1952 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Trying by Hilltoppers
- Popular movie: The Day the Earth Stood Still directed by Scott Derrickson
More about August 17th, 1952? See below for more news and curiosities on August 17th, 1952.
Table of contents
- August 17, 1952: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 17, 1952?
- Who was born on August 17, 1952?
- August 17, 1952: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1952: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 17, 1952?
- Back in 1952
August 17, 1952: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1952:
- First Use of Term 'Fallout' in Media The New York Times first published the term 'fallout', referring to radioactive particles dispersed after a nuclear explosion, marking a significant moment in public awareness of nuclear technology's potential environmental and health risks.
- Nelson Piquet Birth Nelson Piquet, a renowned Brazilian Formula One racing driver, was born. He would go on to become a three-time World Champion (1981, 1983, 1987) and is considered one of the most successful drivers in the history of the sport.
- Betty Jameson Wins LPGA World Golf Championship Betty Jameson, a pioneering female golfer, secured victory at the LPGA World Golf Championship, highlighting the growing prominence of women's professional golf in the early 1950s.
August 17, 1952: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 17, 1952?
August 17, 1952 was a Sunday and it was the 230th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1952 can also be written as 8/17/1952 in the US and as 17/8/1952 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 17, 1952?
Famous people born on August 17, 1952:
- Nelson Piquet
Legendary Brazilian Formula One racing driver who won three World Championships (1981, 1983, 1987).
- Guillermo Vilas
Renowned Argentine tennis player who dominated clay courts in the 1970s.
- Mario Theissen
Prominent German automotive engineer and executive who served as BMW Motorsport Director.
- Kathryn Thornton
- Nie Weiping
August 17, 1952: What famous people died on that day?
August 17, 1952: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 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 17, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1952 was Trying by Hilltoppers, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
- Hilltoppers - Trying
August 17, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
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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 17, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 17, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1952 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 02:57 am and setting at 06:59 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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Your place in the Universe on August 17, 1952
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Someone born on August 17, 1952 is:
72 years 8 months old,
or 872 months and 27 days old,
or 3795 weeks and 3 days old,
or 26568 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1952?
There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 17th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1952?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 17, 1952.
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