Tuesday February 26, 1952: on this day

February 26, 1952 was the 57th day of the year 1952, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is February 26, 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 26, 1952, who was born and died on February 26, 1952, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 1952, which were the most popular songs (ex. Wheel of Fortune by Bell Sisters), movies (e.g. The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men, directed by Ken Annakin), TV series (e.g. Helena) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 26th, 1952 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 26, 1952?


February 26, 1952 was a Tuesday and it was the 57th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1952 can also be written as 2/26/1952 in the US and as 26/2/1952 in UK and Europe.

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February 26, 1952: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 26, 1952:

  • Vincent massey is sworn in as the first canadian-born governor-general of canada.
  • United kingdom prime minister winston churchill announces that the united kingdom has an atomic bomb.

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February 26, 1952: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th 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 26, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on February 26th, 1952 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 26, 1952: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 26, 1952 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 26, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:07 am and setting at 08:47 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 26, 1952?


Famous people born on February 26, 1952:

  • Christopherjohn Murray

    Leading epidemiologist and global health expert known for his work on disease burden and health metrics.

  • Enrico Coveri

    He is a french-italian dress designer.

  • Cloud Gate

    American sculptor known for his large-scale, outdoor works.

  • Dennis Kinney

    American baseball player.

  • Jaan Arder

    Estonian singer (apelsin & hortus musikus) (d. 2014.

  • Sebastião Miranda da Silva Filho
  • Raúl Nogués
  • Paolo Rosselli
  • Luka Peruzović
  • John Giblin
  • Mario Baudino
  • Pietro Caracciolo
  • Ljudmila Maslakova
  • Caterina Bon Valsassina

Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:

  • Fats Domino
    Fats Domino

    Fats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.

  • Johnny Cash
    Johnny Cash

    American singer, guitarist and country-western singer.

  • Michael Bolton
    Michael Bolton

    American singer, international star and social activist.

  • Nate Ruess
    Nate Ruess

    Nate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.

  • Mark Dacascos
    Mark Dacascos

    American actor and martial artist.

  • Jackie Gleason
    Jackie Gleason

    American comedian.

  • Jennifer Grant
    Jennifer Grant

    American actress, noted family.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Tony Randall
    Tony Randall

    American actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...

  • Bill Duke
    Bill Duke

    Actor (bird on a wire and predator).

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February 26, 1952: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 72 years 1 month old,

or 865 months and 21 days old,

or 3764 weeks

or 26348 days old,

if you were born on February 26, 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 26, 1952?

There are 316 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.

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

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

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February 26, 1952: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 26, 1952:

  • Theodoros Pangalos

    Greek lawyer and politician, deputy prime minister of greece (d. 2023).

  • Josef Thorak

What famous deaths happened on February 26th?

Famous deaths on February 26th:

  • Constance Ford
    Constance Ford

    Actress (ada hobson - another world).

  • Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.

  • Hanae Mori

    Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.

  • Jef Raskin

    Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.

  • Gabor Szabo

    Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.

  • Kalmen Rosen

    Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.

  • Vinayak Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician.

  • Anandi Gopal Joshi

    First Indian female doctor.

  • Lavi Eshkol

    Lavi Eshkol was the third Prime Minister of Israel, serving from 1963 until his death in 1969.

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February 26, 1952: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 26, 1952:

  • Blessed Edigna
  • Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
  • Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
  • Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.

Saints celebrated on February 26, 1952:

  • Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
  • Saint Victor
  • Saint Alexander of Alexandria
  • Saint Nestor (died 251)
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February 26, 1952: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 26, 1952 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 25th and March 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 26, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1952 was Wheel of Fortune by Bell Sisters, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

February 26, 1952: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 26, 1952 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 25th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wheel of Fortune

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February 26, 1952: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 26, 1952 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men

The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Ken Annakin

Starring: Richard Todd, Joan Rice, Peter Finch, James Hayter

Country: United States of America

The Sniper

The Sniper

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Edward Dmytryk

Starring: Arthur Franz, Adolphe Menjou, Gerald Mohr, Marie Windsor

The Marrying Kind

The Marrying Kind

Release year: 1952

Directed by: George Cukor

Starring: Judy Holliday, Aldo Ray, Madge Kennedy, Sheila Bond

Tarzan's Savage Fury

Tarzan's Savage Fury

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Cy Endfield

Starring: Lex Barker, Dorothy Hart, Patric Knowles, Charles Korvin

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

February 26, 1952: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 26, 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:

Helena

Helena

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Alfonso Ciccarelli

The Broken Horseshoe

The Broken Horseshoe

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Martyn C. Webster

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

February 26, 1952: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 26, 1952 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Melville Goodwin, Usa by John Marquand

Melville Goodwin, Usa

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Finalist for National Book Award: This epic novel, set in the aftermath World War II, tells the story of Major General Melville A.

Spark Of Life by Erich Maria Remarque

Spark Of Life

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Spark of Life is a powerful classic by the author of All Quiet On the Western Front. One man's dream of freedom inspires him to fight the Nazis with valiant resistance

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 President'S Lady by Irving Stone

The President'S Lady

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Irving Stone's biographical novel is a bestseller that tells the story of Rachel Jackson and Andrew Jackson. "Beyond doubt, one of the greatest romances of all times."

The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk

The Caine Mutiny

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The Novel That Inspired The Caine Mutiny Film and the Hit Broadway Play The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial Herman Wouk’s dramatic and brilliantly entertaining novel about life-and-mutiny-on-a Navy warship, in the Pacific theater, was instantly embraced upon its initial publication in …

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Who was the US President on February 26, 1952?

On February 26, 1952 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1952?

On February 26, 1952 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 26, 1952?

On February 26, 1952 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about February 26th?

February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.

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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.

Discover how February 1952 calendar looked like.

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