What happened on Thursday March 20, 1952?

Here's what happened on March 20, 1952:

• US-Japan Security Treaty Ratification The United States Senate officially ratifies the Security Treaty between the United States and Japan, marking a significant milestone in post-World War II diplomatic relations and establishing a long-term strategic alliance in the Pacific region.
• Kwame Nkrumah's Political Rise Dr. Kwame Nkrumah is elected Prime Minister of the Gold Coast (present-day Ghana), a pivotal moment in the African independence movement and a significant step towards decolonization in West Africa.
• 24th Academy Awards Highlights The 24th Academy Awards ceremony celebrates outstanding achievements in cinema, with notable wins including 'An American in Paris' for Best Picture, Humphrey Bogart and Vivian Leigh receiving prestigious acting awards, highlighting the golden age of Hollywood.
• Mississippi River Valley Tornado Disaster A devastating series of tornadoes sweep through the lower Mississippi River Valley from March 20-22, resulting in 208 fatalities and causing extensive destruction across multiple communities.
• Final Executions in The Netherlands The last two executions in The Netherlands take place, marking the end of capital punishment in the country and reflecting broader European trends towards more humane criminal justice practices.
• 24th Academy Awards Ceremony Details The 24th Academy Awards ceremony is hosted by Danny Kaye at the RKO Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, celebrating the year's most outstanding film achievements.

Events in 1952

March 20, 1952: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 20, 1952

Newspapers from Mar. 20, 1952

March 20, 1952 was a Thursday and it was the 80th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 1952 can also be written as 3/20/1952 in the US and as 20/3/1952 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 1952 in March 1952 calendar

Famous people born on March 20, 1952:

• David Greenaway

  Prominent English economist and academic with significant contributions to economic research and university leadership.

• Geoff Brabham

  Professional race car driver from Australia, known for his motorsport achievements in various racing categories.

Famous people born in 1952

Famous people born on March 20th

Famous people died on March 20, 1952:

• Hjalmar Väre

  Finnish cyclist (b. 1892).

• Mario Ajmone Cat

Famous people who died in 1952

Famous people who died on March 20th

March 20, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 1952 was I'll Walk Alone by Don Cornell, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

1. Don Cornell - I'll Walk Alone
2. Eddie Fisher - Forgive Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 20th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 20, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 20, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 20, 1952 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 20, 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 March 20, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 02:55 am and setting at 01:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 11, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Apr 10, 1952.

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Your place in the Universe on March 20, 1952

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Someone born on March 20, 1952 is:

73 years 1 month old,

or 877 months and 3 days old,

or 3813 weeks and 6 days old,

or 26697 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 20, 1952?

There are 331 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 20, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 20, 1952.

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