What happened on Tuesday April 22, 1952?

Here's what happened on April 22, 1952:

• US Nuclear Testing at Nevada Test Site Operation Tumbler–Snapper was a significant nuclear weapons testing series conducted by the United States in early 1952 at the Nevada Test Site. On April 22, 1952, the 'Charlie' test was performed, which involved a free air drop of a Mk-4 nuclear weapon with a yield of 31 kilotons, marking an important milestone in Cold War-era nuclear weapons development.
• First Atomic Explosion Broadcast on Network News A historic moment in media and nuclear history occurred when the first atomic explosion was broadcast on national network news from Nevada, demonstrating the growing transparency and public awareness of nuclear testing during the Cold War era.
• Birth of Marilyn Chambers Marilyn Chambers, an influential and controversial American adult film actress who later became a significant figure in the adult entertainment industry, was born on April 22, 1952.

Events in 1952

April 22, 1952: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 22, 1952

Newspapers from Apr. 22, 1952

April 22, 1952 was a Tuesday and it was the 113th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 22, 1952 can also be written as 4/22/1952 in the US and as 22/4/1952 in UK and Europe.

April 22, 1952 in April 1952 calendar

Famous people born on April 22, 1952:

• François Berléand

  Renowned French theater and film actor known for his roles in 'The Transporter' film series and 'Chorus'.

• Marilyn Chambers

  Iconic adult film actress who was a prominent figure in the pornographic film industry during the 1970s.

• Larry Elder

  Conservative radio host, author, and political commentator known for his provocative and outspoken views on social and political issues.

• François-René Duchâble

  Accomplished French classical pianist with a distinguished career performing solo concerts across Europe.

• Kamla Persad-Bissessar

  Trinidadian politician who served as the first female Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago from 2010 to 2015.

• Magdi Allam
• Simona Izzo
• Jeremy Jackman
• Phil Jones
• Pierre Lory
• Axel Neumann
• Tatsuji Sakonjū
• Rinaldo Veri
• Don Washington
• Erasmo Iacovone
• Alex Damiani

Famous people born in 1952

Famous people born on April 22nd

Famous people died on April 22, 1952:

• Guy Percy Lumsden Drake-Brockman
• Armando Tallarigo

Famous people who died in 1952

Famous people who died on April 22nd

April 22, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 22, 1952 was I'm Yours by Don Cornell, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

1. Don Cornell - I'm Yours
2. Percy Faith & His Orchestra - Delicado

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 22nd is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 22, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 22, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 22, 1952 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 22, 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 April 22, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:56 am and setting at 06:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 10, 1952 while the next full moon would come on May 09, 1952.

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Your place in the Universe on April 22, 1952

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Someone born on April 22, 1952 is:

73 years and 21 days old,

or 876 months and 21 days old,

or 3812 weeks

or 26684 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 22, 1952?

There are 344 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 22, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 22, 1952.

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