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Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in April 1952.
The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative), Pope Pius XII was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened on April 1952: find out below

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Historical Events

Which were the important events of April 1952?


Events

  • 01 Apr 1952 Big Bang theory proposed in Physical Review by Alpher, Bethe and Gamow
  • 03 Apr 1952 Dutch Queen Juliana speaks to US Congress.
  • 05 Apr 1952 Henry Wittenberg wins his 8th Amateur Athletic Union wrestling title.
  • 06 Apr 1952 16th Golf Masters Championship: Sam Snead wins his second Masters golf tournament, shooting a 286.
  • 07 Apr 1952 The American Research Bureau reports that the I Love Lucy episode, quotThe Marriage Licensequot was the first TV show in history to be seen in around 10,000,000 homes the evening the episode aired.
  • 08 Apr 1952 US President Harry Truman seizes the steel mills to prevent a strike.
  • 09 Apr 1952 Popular uprising in Bolivia.
  • 11 Apr 1952 The Battle of Nanri Island takes place.
  • 12 Apr 1952 Salaheddine Baccouche forms Tunisian government.
  • 15 Apr 1952 First B-52 bomber prototype test flight.
  • 16 Apr 1952 4 Saints in 3 Acts opens at Broadway Theater NYC for 15 performances
  • 19 Apr 1952 56th Boston Marathon won by Doroteo Flores of Guatemala in 2:31:53.
  • 21 Apr 1952 BOAC begins 1st passenger service with jets
  • 22 Apr 1952 First atomic explosion on network news, Nob Nevada.
  • 23 Apr 1952 Bob Cain of Saint Louis Browns and Bob Feller of Cleveland Indians each pitch a one-hitter.
  • 25 Apr 1952 6th NBA Championship: Minneapolis Lakers beat the New York Knicks, 4 games to 3
  • 26 Apr 1952 Patty Berg scores 64, best competitive round of golf by a woman
  • 27 Apr 1952 4 Saints in 3 Acts closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 15 performances
  • 28 Apr 1952 WW II Pacific peace treaty takes effect
  • 29 Apr 1952 Lever House officially opens at 390 Park Avenue in New York City, heralding a new age of commercial architecture in the United States. Designed by Gordon Bunshaft of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, it is the first International Style skyscraper.
  • 30 Apr 1952 Mr Potato Head is 1st toy advertised on television

Famous Birthday

  • Steven Seagal

    American actor, director, producer and Aikido expert, often seen in roles that are highly physical.

  • British mystic who had a spiritual awakening in 1990-91 and began his earth healing.

  • French entertainer, impersonator, and humorist.

  • French haute couture fashion designer.

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Music charts

Which were the top hits in April 1952?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - That's the Chance You Take
  2. - Kiss of Fire
  3. - I'm Yours
  4. - Delicado
  5. - Kiss Of Fire

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
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High Noon

High Noon

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Fred Zinnemann

Starring: Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, Thomas Mitchell, Lloyd Bridges

Country: United States of America

Forbidden Games

Forbidden Games

Release year: 1952

Directed by: René Clément

Starring: Georges Poujouly, Brigitte Fossey, Amédée, Laurence Badie

Country: United States of America

The Narrow Margin

The Narrow Margin

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Charles McGraw, Marie Windsor, Jacqueline White, Gordon Gebert

Country: United States of America

The Overcoat

The Overcoat

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Alberto Lattuada

Starring: Renato Rascel, Yvonne Sanson, Giulio Stival, Ettore Mattia

Scaramouche

Scaramouche

Release year: 1952

Directed by: George Sidney

Starring: Stewart Granger, Janet Leigh, Eleanor Parker, Mel Ferrer

Country: United States of America

Books

Which were the most popular books released in April 1952?
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My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier

My Cousin Rachel

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"From the very first page...the reader is transported back to the dark, brooding atmosphere that Rebecca creates." The New York Times -- Another classic, this time set in beautiful and mysterious Cornwall by the bestselling author Rebecca.

A Man Called Peter by Catherine Marshall

A Man Called Peter

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Catherine Marshall, in the Preface to A Man Called Peter tells about a dream she had following Peter Marshall's passing. Peter was working in a rose-garden and said, "I!"

The Cruel Sea by Nicholas Monsarrat

The Cruel Sea

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This is a powerful novel about the North Atlantic in World Wat II. It tells the story of the British ships Compass Rose, Saltash, and their desperate cat-and mouse game with Nazi Uboats.

The Groves Of Academe by Mary McCarthy

The Groves Of Academe

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Henry Mulcahy is a literature professor at Jocelyn College. He is told that his appointment will be terminated. He is convinced that he is not liked by Jocelyn's president because of his talents.

Through Charley'S Door by Emily Kimbrough

Through Charley'S Door

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Through Charley's Door tells the story of Emily Kimbrough's experience working at Marshall Field in Chicago's 1920s.