What happened on Friday December 26, 1952?

Here's what happened on December 26, 1952:

• Polio Epidemic in the United States A severe polio outbreak affects the United States, with nearly 58,000 reported cases resulting in 3,145 deaths and 21,269 individuals experiencing mild to disabling paralysis.
• WWE's Founding Capitol Wrestling Corporation, the precursor to modern-day WWE, is founded by Jess McMahon and Toots Mondt, marking the beginning of a global professional wrestling entertainment empire.
• Biological Warfare during Mau Mau Uprising During the Mau Mau Uprising in Kenya, the poisonous latex of the African milk bush was used to kill cattle, representing an instance of biological warfare.
• Unité d'Habitation Completion Le Corbusier's influential multistorey residential building, Unité d'Habitation in Marseille, France, is completed, marking a pivotal moment in modernist urban housing design.
• Israeli Diplomatic Milestone in Japan Joseph Ivor Linton presents his credentials as the first Israeli Minister Plenipotentiary to the Japanese Emperor, marking a significant diplomatic moment for Israel's international relations.
• Nordic Council Transportation Agreement The Nordic Council establishes an unprecedented agreement allowing unrestricted movement of people, goods, and services across Nordic countries, promoting regional integration.
• Christmas Pop Music Milestone Twelve-year-old Jimmy Boyd releases 'I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus', which becomes a massive hit, selling 3 million records and becoming a classic holiday song.
• American Embassy School Founding The American Embassy School of New Delhi is established, representing an important educational institution for diplomatic and international communities.
• Swedish Paratrooper Training School Establishment The Swedish paratrooper training school Fallskärmsjägarna (FJS) is created, enhancing Sweden's military training capabilities.
• Saynatsalo Town Hall Completion Saynatsalo Town Hall in Finland, a masterpiece designed by renowned architect Alvar Aalto, is completed, representing a significant moment in modernist architectural design.
• André-Michel Schub Birth André-Michel Schub, a notable pianist (later associated with Van Cliburn competition), is born in Paris, France.
• National Prohibition Foundation Incorporation The National Prohibition Foundation is legally incorporated in Indiana, potentially reflecting ongoing discussions about alcohol regulation in the United States.

Events in 1952

December 26, 1952: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 26, 1952

Newspapers from Dec. 26, 1952

December 26, 1952 was a Friday and it was the 361st day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 1952 can also be written as 12/26/1952 in the US and as 26/12/1952 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 1952 in December 1952 calendar

Famous people born on December 26, 1952:

• Mutabaruka

Famous people born in 1952

Famous people born on December 26th

Famous people died on December 26, 1952:

• Pietro Pancrazi

Famous people who died in 1952

Famous people who died on December 26th

December 26, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 26, 1952 was Here In My Heart by Al Martino, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. Al Martino - Here In My Heart
2. Jo Stafford - You Belong To Me
3. Bing Crosby - The Isle Of Innisfree
4. Kay Starr - Comes A-Long A-Love
5. Guy Mitchell - Feet Up

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 26, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 26, 1952 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 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 December 26, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 12:52 pm and setting at 04:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 01, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Dec 31, 1952.

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Your place in the Universe on December 26, 1952

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Someone born on December 26, 1952 is:

72 years 5 months old,

or 869 months and 11 days old,

or 3780 weeks

or 26460 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 26, 1952?

There are 203 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 26, 1952.

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