March 1952 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in March 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 March 1952: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of March 1952?
Events
- 01 Mar 1952 Egyptian government-Ali Maher Pasja resigns.
- 02 Mar 1952 Marlene Hagge wins LPGA Sarasota Golf Open.
- 03 Mar 1952 Puerto Rico approves their first self-written constitution.
- 08 Mar 1952 Ronald Reagan marries Nancy Davis
- 09 Mar 1952 Heinz Neuhaus wins Europe Heavyweight Boxing title.
- 10 Mar 1952 Military coup by General Fulgencio Batista in Cuba.
- 15 Mar 1952 2 in the Aisle closes at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC after 276 performances
- 16 Mar 1952 Babe Didrikson-Zaharias wins LPGA Titleholders Golf Championship.
- 18 Mar 1952 First plastic lens for cataract patients fitted (Philadelphia).
- 20 Mar 1952 24th Academy Awards: American in Paris, Humphrey Bogart and Vivian Leigh win.
- 21 Mar 1952 3 Wishes for Jamie opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 94 performances
- 22 Mar 1952 Dutch DC-6 crashes near Frankfurt, Germany, killing 44.
- 24 Mar 1952 Great demonstrations against apartheid in South Africa.
- 27 Mar 1952 Sun Records of Memphis begins releasing records
- 28 Mar 1952 US Ladies Figure Skating Championship won by Tenley Albright.
- 29 Mar 1952 U.S. President Harry S. Truman announces that he will not seek reelection.
- 30 Mar 1952 6th Tony Awards: Fourposter and King and I win.
- 10 Mar 1952 Fulgencio Batista leads a successful coup in Cuba.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in March 1952?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Bell Sisters - Wheel of Fortune
- Frankie Laine & Jo Stafford - Hambone
- Hugo Winterhalter - Blue Tango
- Jo Stafford - A-Round the Corner
- Doris Day - A Guy is a Guy
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
Books
Which were the most popular books released in March 1952?