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see horoscope and birth chart for December 18, 1952What happened on Thursday, December 18, 1952?
About December 18th, 1952, in brief:
- Historical events: Ernst Stromer, a German paleontologist renowned for his discovery of Spinosaurus fossils in Egypt, passed away on December 18, 1952, in Erlangen, West Germany.
- Day of the week: December 18th, 1952 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus by Spike Jones & His City Slickers
- #1 UK song: Here In My Heart by Al Martino
- Popular movie: High Noon directed by Fred Zinnemann
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- December 18, 1952: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 18, 1952?
- Who was born on December 18, 1952?
- December 18, 1952: What famous people died on that day?
- December 18, 1952: Number 1 song on that day
- December 18, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 18, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 18, 1952?
- Back in 1952
December 18, 1952: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 18, 1952:
- Passing of paleontologist Ernst Stromer Ernst Stromer, a German paleontologist renowned for his discovery of Spinosaurus fossils in Egypt, passed away on December 18, 1952, in Erlangen, West Germany. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Cleveland Indians presidential resignation Ellis W. Ryan resigned as president of the Cleveland Indians on December 18, 1952, following a power struggle with other principal owners, including GM Hank Greenberg. source: sabr.org
December 18, 1952: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1952
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What day of the week was December 18, 1952?
December 18, 1952 was a Thursday and it was the 353rd day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 18, 1952 can also be written as 12/18/1952 in the US and as 18/12/1952 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 18, 1952?
Famous people born on December 18, 1952:
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John LeventhalJohn Leventhal is a renowned American record producer, songwriter, and musician known for his work in folk, rock, and Americana genres.
December 18, 1952: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 18, 1952:
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Ernst Stromer![Charles-Gustave Kuhn]()
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Surendranath Dasgupta
December 18, 1952: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 18, 1952 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 15th and December 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 18, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 1952 was I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus by Spike Jones & His City Slickers, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
- Spike Jones & His City Slickers - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
- Rosemary Clooney & Gene Autry - The Night Before Christmas Song
December 18, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 18, 1952 was Here In My Heart by Al Martino, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
- Al Martino - Here In My Heart
- Jo Stafford - You Belong To Me
- Bing Crosby - The Isle Of Innisfree
- Kay Starr - Comes A-Long A-Love
- Guy Mitchell - Feet Up
December 18, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th is Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 18, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 18, 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 birthDecember 18, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 18, 1952 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 18, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 08:54 am and setting at 07:33 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 01, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Dec 31, 1952.
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Your place in the Universe on December 18, 1952
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Someone born on December 18, 1952 is:
73 years 7 months old,
or 883 months and 26 days old,
or 3843 weeks
or 26901 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 18, 1952?
There are 127 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 18th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 18, 1952?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 18, 1952.
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Back in 1952
Why 1952 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 18, 1952, a 1952 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 18, 1952 includes Passing of paleontologist Ernst Stromer, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 18, 1952 included “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” by Spike Jones & His City Slickers, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 18, 1952 included High Noon, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 18, 1952 is also shared with notable birthdays such as John Leventhal, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make December 18, 1952 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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