What happened on Tuesday November 18, 1952?

Here's what happened on November 18, 1952:

• Slánský Trials in Czechoslovakia On November 18, 1952, the Slánský trials began in Czechoslovakia, representing a dark chapter of Stalinist political persecution. These show trials were characterized by their deeply anti-Semitic nature, targeting high-ranking Communist Party officials in a series of politically motivated prosecutions. The trials were part of Josef Stalin's broader campaign of political purges and demonstrated the brutal nature of totalitarian regimes during the Cold War era.
• Jomo Kenyatta's Arrest during Mau Mau Uprising On November 18, 1952, Jomo Kenyatta, a prominent Kenyan nationalist leader, was arrested by British colonial authorities in Kenya. The arrest was based on alleged connections to the Mau Mau uprising, a violent resistance movement against British colonial rule. This event was a significant moment in Kenya's struggle for independence, as Kenyatta was a key figure in the nationalist movement who would later become the country's first president.
• First Official North Pole Passenger Flight On November 18, 1952, aviation history was made with the first official passenger flight traversing the North Pole, connecting Los Angeles to Copenhagen. This groundbreaking route represented a significant advancement in long-distance air travel, demonstrating the expanding capabilities of commercial aviation during the early 1950s.
• Mysterious Fireball in New Zealand On November 18, 1952, an unusual event occurred in Havelock North, New Zealand, when a fireball crashed into a backyard. While details are limited, such astronomical or meteorological phenomena often spark scientific curiosity and local folklore.

Events in 1952

November 18, 1952: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 18, 1952

Newspapers from Nov. 18, 1952

November 18, 1952 was a Tuesday and it was the 323rd day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 18, 1952 can also be written as 11/18/1952 in the US and as 18/11/1952 in UK and Europe.

November 18, 1952 in November 1952 calendar

Famous people born on November 18, 1952:

• Delroy Lindo

  Delroy Lindo is an acclaimed African-American actor known for powerful performances in films like 'Malcolm X', 'Get Shorty', and 'Da 5...

Famous people born in 1952

Famous people born on November 18th

Famous people died on November 18, 1952:

• Paul Éluard

  French poet and author of "le devoir et l'inquietude", a collection he wrote during his time in ww i's ambulance unit.

• Ferdinand Bac
• Louise Lester
• Giovanni Ossanna

Famous people who died in 1952

Famous people who died on November 18th

November 18, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 18, 1952 was Here In My Heart by Al Martino, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

1. Al Martino - Here In My Heart
2. Jo Stafford - You Belong To Me
3. Guy Mitchell - Feet Up
4. Rosemary Clooney - Half As Much
5. Bing Crosby - The Isle Of Innisfree

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 18th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 18, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 18, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 08:12 am and setting at 06:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 01, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Dec 01, 1952.

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Your place in the Universe on November 18, 1952

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Someone born on November 18, 1952 is:

72 years 5 months old,

or 869 months and 25 days old,

or 3782 weeks

or 26474 days old,

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

There are 189 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 18th 2025.

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

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

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