Monday August 18, 1952: on this day

August 18, 1952 was the 231st day of the year 1952, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 18, 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 18, 1952, who was born and died on August 18, 1952, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 18, 1952, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The White Sheik, directed by Federico Fellini), 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 18th, 1952 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 18, 1952?


August 18, 1952 was a Monday and it was the 231st day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1952 can also be written as 8/18/1952 in the US and as 18/8/1952 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1952 in August 1952 calendar

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August 18, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th 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 18, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 18th, 1952 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 18, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 18, 1952 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:00 am and setting at 07:24 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 18, 1952?


Famous people born on August 18, 1952:

  • Patrick Swayze
    Patrick Swayze

    American stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.

  • Lillieann Dyck

    Lillieann Dyck is a Canadian politician who has served as a Senator for Saskatchewan since 2005.

  • Simon Sutour

    French politician and member of the senate of france.

  • Ricardo Villa

    Argentinian coach and footballer.

  • Elayne Boosler

    American actress, director, and screenwriter.

  • Nicholas John

    Dramaturge.

  • Patrick Swayze in Houston

    Texas, usa; actor/dancer (dirty dancing, ghost).

  • Ricky Villa

    Argentine former footballer.

  • Domenico Labrocca
  • Raffaele De Mucci
  • Lowell Lewis
  • Livio Melina
  • Patrizia Onorato
  • Jan Białas
  • Hans-Dieter Brüchert
  • Juan Leyrado

Whose famous birthday is on August 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:

  • Robert Redford
    Robert Redford

    American actor, director, environmental activist.

  • Mae West
    Mae West

    Mae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as...

  • Kaitlin Olson
    Kaitlin Olson

    Kaitlin Olson is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Dee Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in...

  • Edward Norton
    Edward Norton

    American actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.

  • Andy Samberg
    Andy Samberg

    Andy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...

  • Alex Honnold
    Alex Honnold

    Alex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...

  • Roman Polanski
    Roman Polanski

    French director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".

  • Madeleine Stowe
    Madeleine Stowe

    Madeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...

  • Carole Bouquet
    Carole Bouquet

    French actress, model and comedian.

  • Christian Slater
    Christian Slater

    Christian slater is an american actor known for his roles in films such as heathers, true romance, and mr.

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August 18, 1952: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 71 years 7 months old,

or 859 months and 10 days old,

or 3736 weeks and 3 days old,

or 26155 days old,

if you were born on August 18, 1952.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1952?

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 18, 1952.

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August 18, 1952: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 18, 1952:

  • Alberto Hurtado

    Chilean priest, lawyer, and saint (b. 1901).

  • Ralph Byrd

    Actor dick tracy tv show, dies at 43.

  • Alberto Hurtado Cruchaga

    Chilean jesuit saint (born 1901).

  • Henri Expert

What famous deaths happened on August 18th?

Famous deaths on August 18th:

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Mildred Davis
    Mildred Davis

    Actress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.

  • Robert Novak
    Robert Novak

    American journalist and commentator (born in 1931).

  • Ben Cross
    Ben Cross

    English stage and film actor (b. 1947).

  • Beverly Bayne
    Beverly Bayne

    Actress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.

  • John Kerr
    John Kerr

    18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).

  • Kafi Annan

    Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

  • Brigitt Haque

    Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.

  • Walter Chrysler

    American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.

  • Tola Rotimi

    Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.

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August 18, 1952: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 18, 1952:

  • RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
  • Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church

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August 18, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 18, 1952 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The White Sheik

The White Sheik

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Federico Fellini

Starring: Alberto Sordi, Giulietta Masina, Brunella Bovo, Leopoldo Trieste

One Minute to Zero

One Minute to Zero

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Tay Garnett

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Ann Blyth, William Talman, Charles McGraw

The Merry Widow

The Merry Widow

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Curtis Bernhardt

Starring: Lana Turner, Fernando Lamas, Una Merkel, Richard Haydn

Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla

Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla

Release year: 1952

Directed by: William Beaudine

Starring: Bela Lugosi, Duke Mitchell, Sammy Petrillo, Charlita

The Crimson Pirate

The Crimson Pirate

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Robert Siodmak

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Nick Cravat, Eva Bartok, Torin Thatcher

Country: United States of America

August 18, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 18, 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

Meet Your Match

Release year: 1952

Directed by: MARK STOLZENBERG

Kidnapped

Kidnapped

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Mister Peepers

Mister Peepers

Release year: 1952

Written by:

Starring: Wally Cox, Marion Lorne, Tony Randall, Patricia Benoit

Country: United States of America

The Liberace Show

The Liberace Show

Release year: 1952

Starring: Liberace, George Liberace

Country: United States of America

The Hunter

The Hunter

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Daniel Nettheim

August 18, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 18, 1952 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Shining Tides by Win Brooks

The Shining Tides

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281 pages. Cape Cod, "It has vigor. It also has a kind of splendor." From the inside flap. BCE

Catherine Carter by Pamela Hansford Johnson

Catherine Carter

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Catherine Carter recounts the story of two passionate people who loved one another and had to fight for their love.

The Thurber Album by James Thurber

The Thurber Album

By:

Deals with Columbus, Ohio family, friends, teachers, and colleagues

Winston Churchill by Robert Lewis Taylor

Winston Churchill

By:

British History, World History and Pol. Science, World War II

The Gown Of Glory by Agnes Sligh Turnbull

The Gown Of Glory

By:

The Gown of Glory

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Who was the US President on August 18, 1952?

On August 18, 1952 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1952?

On August 18, 1952 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 18, 1952?

On August 18, 1952 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 18th?

August 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russian president vladimir putin attends karin kneissl, austria's foreign minister (fpo), and wolfgang malinger, a businessman.
  • 2017 - Following the 2017 barcelona attacks, five terrorist suspects were killed by catalan police in cambrils. they were responding to a second van attack. although the police initially reported that the attackers were wearing explosive vests they later found out that they were fakes.
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three bombings that targeted police and military killed at least 12 and left 219 people wounded in southeast turkey.

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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.

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Monday August 18, 1952