What happened on Monday August 25, 1952?

Here's what happened on August 25, 1952:

• Puerto Rico Becomes a US Commonwealth On August 25, 1952, Puerto Rico officially transitioned from a U.S. territory to a commonwealth, establishing a unique political status that granted its residents U.S. citizenship while maintaining a degree of local self-governance. This significant political change marked an important milestone in Puerto Rico's relationship with the United States, providing the island with greater autonomy while remaining under U.S. sovereignty.
• Virgil Trucks' Second No-Hitter of 1952 Detroit Tigers pitcher Virgil Trucks achieved a remarkable feat by throwing his second no-hitter of the 1952 baseball season, defeating the New York Yankees with a 1-0 victory. This extraordinary performance highlighted Trucks' exceptional pitching skills and made him a notable figure in baseball history that year.
• Peter Wolf - American Musician Peter Wolf, an American singer and composer, is known for his significant contributions to rock and blues music. Best recognized as the lead singer of the J. Geils Band, Wolf has had a notable career in the music industry spanning several decades.

Events in 1952

August 25, 1952: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 25, 1952

Newspapers from Aug. 25, 1952

August 25, 1952 was a Monday and it was the 238th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 25, 1952 can also be written as 8/25/1952 in the US and as 25/8/1952 in UK and Europe.

August 25, 1952 in August 1952 calendar

Famous people born on August 25, 1952:

• Geoff Downes

  Renowned keyboard player and founding member of progressive rock bands The Buggles, Yes, and Asia, known for his significant contributions...

• Charles M. Rice

  Prize laureate for the discovery of Hepatitis C virus.

Famous people born in 1952

Famous people born on August 25th

Famous people died on August 25, 1952:

• Riccardo Astuto di Lucchese

Famous people who died in 1952

Famous people who died on August 25th

August 25, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 1952 was You Belong to Me by Patti Page, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. Patti Page - You Belong to Me
2. Jo Stafford - Jambalaya
3. Patti Page - I Went to Your Wedding
4. Les Paul - Meet Mister Callaghan

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 25th is Virgo.

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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 25, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 25, 1952 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 25, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:11 am and setting at 10:03 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 25, 1952

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Someone born on August 25, 1952 is:

72 years 8 months old,

or 872 months and 19 days old,

or 3794 weeks and 2 days old,

or 26560 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 25, 1952?

There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 25, 1952.

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