What happened on Friday February 29, 1952?

Here's what happened on February 29, 1952:

• Heligoland Restored to German Authority The small North Sea island of Heligoland was officially returned to German administrative control, marking a significant post-World War II territorial adjustment.
• Jacqueline du Bief Wins Ladies Figure Skating Championship French figure skater Jacqueline du Bief triumphed at the Ladies Figure Skating Championship in Paris, showcasing France's strong performance in international winter sports.
• Bart Stupak: Democratic Representative from Michigan Bart Stupak, a Democratic politician from Michigan who served in the U.S. House of Representatives, was born. He would become known for his significant role in healthcare legislation and representing Michigan's 1st congressional district.
• German Pair Wins Ice Pairs Championship Ria Falk and Paul Falk of Germany secured victory in the Ice Pairs Championship held in Paris, demonstrating German prowess in figure skating.
• British Duo Wins Ice Dance Championship Westwood and Demmy from Great Britain emerged victorious in the Ice Dance Championship in Paris, highlighting the international competitive nature of figure skating.
• Tim Powers: Notable American Writer Tim Powers, a renowned American speculative fiction writer known for blending historical events with supernatural elements, was born on this date. He would later become a multiple-time World Fantasy Award winner.

Events in 1952

February 29, 1952: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 29, 1952

Newspapers from Feb. 29, 1952

February 29, 1952 was a Friday and it was the 60th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 29, 1952 can also be written as 2/29/1952 in the US and as 29/2/1952 in UK and Europe.

February 29, 1952 in February 1952 calendar

Famous people died on February 29, 1952:

• Sarah Ann Jenyns

  Australian entrepreneur (b. 1865).

Famous people who died in 1952

Famous people who died on February 29th

February 29, 1952: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 29, 1952 was Wheel of Fortune by Bell Sisters, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

1. Bell Sisters - Wheel of Fortune

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 29th is Pisces.

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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 29, 1952: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 29, 1952 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 29, 1952 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 29, 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 29, 1952 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 08:22 am and setting at 11:09 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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Your place in the Universe on February 29, 1952

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Someone born on February 29, 1952 is:

73 years 2 months old,

or 878 months and 14 days old,

or 3819 weeks and 4 days old,

or 26737 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 29, 1952?

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 29, 1952?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 29, 1952.

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