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Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in September 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 September 1952: find out below

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Historical Events

Which were the important events of September 1952?


Events

  • 01 Sep 1952 Sutro Baths, SF purchased by George Whitney
  • 02 Sep 1952 Dr Floyd J Lewis 1st uses deep freeze technique in heart surgery
  • 06 Sep 1952 Canadian TV begins in Montreal
  • 07 Sep 1952 66th US Womens Tennis: Maureen Connolly beats Doris Hart (63 75)
  • 08 Sep 1952 CBC Toronto debuts.
  • 10 Sep 1952 Betsy Rawls wins LPGA Thomasville Golf Open
  • 11 Sep 1952 West German Chancellor Adenauer signs a reparation pact for Jews.
  • 12 Sep 1952 Strange occurrences, including a monster sighting, take place in Flatwoods, West Virginia.
  • 13 Sep 1952 Adolfo Ruiz Cortinez elected President of Mexico
  • 15 Sep 1952 European Parliament forms in Strasbourg
  • 17 Sep 1952 In the USA, "I am an American Day" and "Constitution Day" renamed "Citizenship Day".
  • 18 Sep 1952 The Soviet Union vetoes Japan's application for membership in the United Nations.
  • 19 Sep 1952 The United States bars Charlie Chaplin from re-entering the country after a trip to England.
  • 20 Sep 1952 KPTV TV channel 12 in Portland, OR (IND) begins broadcasting
  • 23 Sep 1952 Dodgers clinch NL pennant
  • 24 Sep 1952 Dutch Minister Dark sentences war criminal W Lages to death
  • 25 Sep 1952 Hal Newhouser of Tigers wins his 200th game
  • 29 Sep 1952 Lights Out, last airs on NBC-TV
  • 06 Sep 1952 A prototype aircraft crashes at the Farnborough Airshow in Hampshire, England, killing 29 spectators and the two on board.
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Music charts

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

  1. - I Should Care
  2. - Because You're Mine
  3. - Lady of Spain
  4. - Takes Two To Tango
  5. - Comes A-Long A-Love

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?

Books

Which were the most popular books released in September 1952?

The Saracen Blade by Frank Yerby

The Saracen Blade

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Pietro di Donati is the story of his father, a Sicilian peasant from 13th century Sicilia, who was almost at the same time as Emperor Frederick.

Under The Sea-Wind by Rachel Carson

Under The Sea-Wind

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Under the Sea-Wind, Rachel Carson's first book about birds and sea animals in their natural habitats, is Rachel Carson's personal favorite. It's the early masterpiece of an American masterwork.

The Old Man And The Sea by Ernest Hemingway

The Old Man And The Sea

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The Old Man and the Sea is Hemingway’s most beloved work. It is the story of an old Cuban fisherman who, through his simplicity and strength, has been told in a language that is simple yet powerful.

The Houses In Between by Howard Spring

The Houses In Between

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by Howard Spring

The Silver Chalice by Thomas B. Costain

The Silver Chalice

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This exciting novel is the latest in the Christian Epic series. It takes place just after Christ's resurrection and death. Basil is commissioned to design the case that will house the silver cup Christ and His disciples drank out of …