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see horoscope and birth chart for August 24, 1952What happened on Sunday August 24, 1952?
About August 24th, 1952, in brief:
- Historical events: Linton Kwesi Johnson, a groundbreaking Jamaican-born poet, writer, and performer, was born in Chapelton, Jamaica. Known for his powerful dub poetry that blended social commentary with rhythmic spoken word, Johnson became a significant voice in Caribbean literature and music. His work often addressed racial injustice, social inequality, and the experiences of Black British immigrants, making him a crucial figure in the development of Black British cultural expression.
- Day of the week: August 24th, 1952 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: The Day the Earth Stood Still directed by Scott Derrickson
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August 24, 1952: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 24, 1952:
- Birth of Linton Kwesi Johnson, Pioneering Dub Poet Linton Kwesi Johnson, a groundbreaking Jamaican-born poet, writer, and performer, was born in Chapelton, Jamaica. Known for his powerful dub poetry that blended social commentary with rhythmic spoken word, Johnson became a significant voice in Caribbean literature and music. His work often addressed racial injustice, social inequality, and the experiences of Black British immigrants, making him a crucial figure in the development of Black British cultural expression.
August 24, 1952: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 24, 1952?
August 24, 1952 was a Sunday and it was the 237th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 24, 1952 can also be written as 8/24/1952 in the US and as 24/8/1952 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 24, 1952?
Famous people born on August 24, 1952:
- Linton Kwesi Johnson
Pioneering Jamaican dub poet known for powerful performances and profound social commentary that influenced Caribbean literature and music.
- Mike Shanahan
Renowned American football coach known for successful tenures with the Denver Broncos and significant NFL coaching career.
- Holly Hallstrom
Long-time model and hostess for the popular game show 'The Price is Right' from 1977 to 1995, known for her role as one of the show's iconic...
- Bob Corker
American politician who served as a Republican Senator from Tennessee from 2007 to 2019.
August 24, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 24, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 24, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 24, 1952 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 August 24, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 10:07 am and setting at 09:33 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 05, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Sep 04, 1952.
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Your place in the Universe on August 24, 1952
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Someone born on August 24, 1952 is:
72 years 8 months old,
or 872 months and 20 days old,
or 3794 weeks and 3 days old,
or 26561 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 1952?
There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 24th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1952?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 24, 1952.
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