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see horoscope and birth chart for January 17, 1952What happened on Thursday, January 17, 1952?
About January 17th, 1952, in brief:
- Day of the week: January 17th, 1952 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Be My Life's Companion by Mills Brothers
- Popular movie: High Noon directed by Fred Zinnemann
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- What day of the week was January 17, 1952?
- Who was born on January 17, 1952?
- January 17, 1952: What famous people died on that day?
- January 17, 1952: Number 1 song on that day
- January 17, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 17, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 17, 1952?
- Back in 1952
What day of the week was January 17, 1952?
January 17, 1952 was a Thursday and it was the 17th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 17, 1952 can also be written as 1/17/1952 in the US and as 17/1/1952 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 17, 1952?
Famous people born on January 17, 1952:
![Ryuichi Sakamoto]()
Ryuichi SakamotoRyuichi Sakamoto was a renowned Japanese composer, pianist, record producer, and actor. As a pioneering member of the Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO), he was influential in electronic music and pop culture globally. Sakamoto was also celebrated for his solo work, including acclaimed film scores and collaborations across genres. [bio]
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Kevin Reynolds
January 17, 1952: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 17, 1952:
![Walter Briggs Sr.]()
Walter Briggs Sr.American businessman (b. 1877).
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Ugo Bordoni
January 17, 1952: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 17, 1952 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 14th and January 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 17, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1952 was Be My Life's Companion by Mills Brothers, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.
- Mills Brothers - Be My Life's Companion
- Les Paul & Mary Ford - Tiger Rag
January 17, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 17, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1952 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Metal 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 birthJanuary 17, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 17, 1952 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 09:22 pm and setting at 10:11 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 12, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Feb 11, 1952.
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Your place in the Universe on January 17, 1952
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Someone born on January 17, 1952 is:
74 years 6 months old,
or 894 months and 22 days old,
or 3890 weeks and 2 days old,
or 27232 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1952?
There are 163 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 17th 2027.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1952?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 17, 1952.
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For someone born on January 17, 1952, a 1952 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The soundtrack around January 17, 1952 included “Be My Life's Companion” by Mills Brothers, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of January 17, 1952 included High Noon, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
January 17, 1952 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Ryuichi Sakamoto, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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