Thursday February 21, 1952: on this day

February 21, 1952 was the 52nd day of the year 1952, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 21, 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 February 21, 1952, who was born and died on February 21, 1952, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 21, 1952, which were the most popular songs (ex. Perfidia by Four Aces), movies (e.g. Rancho Notorious, directed by Fritz Lang), TV series (e.g. Death Valley Days) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 21st, 1952 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 21, 1952?


February 21, 1952 was a Thursday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 1952 can also be written as 2/21/1952 in the US and as 21/2/1952 in UK and Europe.

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February 21, 1952: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 21, 1952:

  • Dick button performs first figure skating triple jump in competition.
  • Bangladesh martyrs day (martyrs of bengali language movement).
  • The british government, under winston churchill, abolishes identity cards in the uk to ''set the people free''.
  • The bengali language movement protests occur at the university of dhaka in east pakistan (now bangladesh).

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February 21, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 21, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on February 21st, 1952 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 21, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 21, 1952 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 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 February 21, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 04:10 am and setting at 02:19 pm.

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

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Who was born on February 21, 1952?


Famous people born on February 21, 1952:

  • Vitali Churkin

    Russian diplomat who served as Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

  • Jean-Jacques Burnel

    English bass player (the stranglers), songwriter and producer.

  • Cyrus Spinks

    Cyrus Spinks was a renowned boxer who achieved great success in the ring during his career.

  • Jeff Shaara

    American author.

  • Pedro Aicart
  • Peter Turner
  • Vincenzo Ciabarri
  • Mimi Kuzyk
  • Jia Pingwa
  • Pedro Aicart Iniesta
  • Pierre Levisse

Whose famous birthday is on February 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 21st:

  • Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman

    Alan Rickman was a renowned British actor known for his roles in films such as Harry Potter and Die Hard.

  • Jordan Peele
    Jordan Peele

    Jordan peele is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele and for his critically acclaimed horror films get out...

  • Jennifer Love Hewitt
    Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer love hewitt is an american actress, singer, and producer known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'party of five' and 'ghost...

  • Ashley Greene
    Ashley Greene

    Ashley greene is an american actress and model best known for her role as alice cullen in the twilight film series.

  • Ellen Page
    Ellen Page

    Ellen page is a canadian actress known for her roles in movies such as juno and inception.

  • Nina Simone
    Nina Simone

    American jazz singer.

  • Mélanie Laurent
    Mélanie Laurent

    French actress, director, singer, and writer.

  • Christine Ebersole
    Christine Ebersole

    Tony Award-winning actress with a successful career in Broadway and television.

  • Kelsey Grammer
    Kelsey Grammer

    American actor.

  • William Baldwin
    William Baldwin

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

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February 21, 1952: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 72 years 1 month old,

or 865 months and 7 days old,

or 3762 weeks

or 26334 days old,

if you were born on February 21, 1952.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 21, 1952?

There are 330 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 21st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 21, 1952.

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February 21, 1952: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 21, 1952:

  • Francis Xavier Ford
  • Christian von Pentz
  • Antonio Cañero

What famous deaths happened on February 21st?

Famous deaths on February 21st:

  • Peter Tork
    Peter Tork

    Peter tork was an american musician and actor, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of the 1960s pop group the monkees.

  • John Thaw
    John Thaw

    English actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).

  • Ina Claire
    Ina Claire

    Stage and film actress who appeared in 'The Awful Truth' and 'Ninotchka.

  • Louis Hayward
    Louis Hayward

    Johannesburg, south africa -- actor (lone wolf, survivors).

  • Malcolm X

    American activist, who rose from humble beginnings to become a national civil rights activist.

  • Gertrude Elion

    Nobel Prize-winning biochemist known for her work in developing drugs to treat diseases like leukemia and AIDS.

  • Cherica Easton

    Grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'Gypsy, Tramps & Thieves'.

  • Malik El Shabazz

    Also known as Malcolm X, he was a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam and a leading voice in the African-American civil rights movement.

  • Hattye Moen

    Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Herberta Lackner

    Renowned opera singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 21st

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February 21, 1952: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 21, 1952:

  • Language Martyrs' Day - A day celebrated by Bengali speaking people for gaining right of mother tongue.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Peter Damiani.
  • International Mother Language Day (UNESCO).

Saints celebrated on February 21, 1952:

  • Saint Pepin of Landen
  • Saint Randoald
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February 21, 1952: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 21, 1952 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 18th and February 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 21, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 1952 was Perfidia by Four Aces, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 21, 1952: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 21, 1952 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Perfidia
  2. - Wheel of Fortune

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February 21, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 21, 1952 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Rancho Notorious

Rancho Notorious

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Fritz Lang

Starring: Marlene Dietrich, Arthur Kennedy, Mel Ferrer, Gloria Henry

Country: United States of America

Something to Live For

Something to Live For

Release year: 1952

Directed by: George Stevens

Starring: Joan Fontaine, Ray Milland, Teresa Wright, Richard Derr

Bugles in the Afternoon

Bugles in the Afternoon

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Roy Rowland

Starring: Ray Milland, Helena Carter, Hugh Marlowe, Forrest Tucker

Hoodlum Empire

Hoodlum Empire

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Brian Donlevy, Claire Trevor, Forrest Tucker, Vera Ralston

Mutiny

Mutiny

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Edward Dmytryk

Starring: Mark Stevens, Angela Lansbury, Patric Knowles, Gene Evans

February 21, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 21, 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:

Death Valley Days

Death Valley Days

Release year: 1952

Starring: Stanley Andrews

Country: United States of America

Winner Take All

Winner Take All

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Paul Bogart

That Reminds Me

That Reminds Me

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Jenny Paul, Wendy Seyb, Monica Cangero

Rebound

Rebound

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Megan Freels Johnston

Hit Parade

Hit Parade

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Joe Casey

February 21, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 21, 1952 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Memoirs Of Herbert Hoover by Herbert Hoover

The Memoirs Of Herbert Hoover

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This is the new 1952 edition.

Show Biz by Abel Green and Joe Laurie Jr

Show Biz

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Hardback compendium/chronology, detailed history of popular theatre, radio, film and television, 1905-1950. It is written in a clear and easy-to-read style. Good sourcebook. Exhaustive index.

Gods, Graves And Scholars by C.W. Ceram

Gods, Graves And Scholars

By:

The author stated that "my book was not written with scholarly pretensions." My goal was to show the human side of archeology and its dramatic qualities.

The Swimming Pool by Mary Roberts Rinehart

The Swimming Pool

By:

Lois Maynard is just about to sell their summer home. But Judith Maynard, Lois' troubled older sister returns and a strange murder disrupts the household.

The Cruel Sea by Nicholas Monsarrat

The Cruel Sea

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This is a powerful novel about the North Atlantic in World Wat II. It tells the story of the British ships Compass Rose, Saltash, and their desperate cat-and mouse game with Nazi Uboats.

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Who was the US President on February 21, 1952?

On February 21, 1952 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 21, 1952?

On February 21, 1952 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 21, 1952?

On February 21, 1952 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about February 21st?

February 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of February. 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 February 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: france and the united kingdom, allies of the united states, say that they will not keep their troops there after the united states withdraws.
  • 2018 - Operation barkhane: two french soldiers die after their armoured vehicle collides with a roadside bomb in mali.
  • 2017 - At least six people were killed by suicide bombers near charsadda's district court. jamaat-ul ahrar claimed responsibility.

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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 February 1952?

February 1952 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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