Your place in the Universe on 1952
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Get your map!1952 (MCMLII in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1952th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1952 a year special to you? Discover what 1952 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1952, 1952 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1952, how old is someone born in 1952 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1952.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1952 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
In 1952, Harry S. Truman (Democrat) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from April 12, 1945 to January 20, 1953. His administration ended World War II by using atomic bombs and launched the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe.
In 1952 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1952 was Pope Pius XII who had held the papacy since 1939. During his papacy, he led the Church through World War II, maintaining neutrality while secretly aiding Jewish refugees and opposing totalitarianism.
The number 1 song in the USA in 1952, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Comes A-Long A-Love by Kay Starr
The number 1 song in the UK in 1952, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was The Isle Of Innisfree by Bing Crosby
The most popular movie and box office hit was The Day the Earth Stood Still by Scott Derrickson
Someone born in 1952 is 73 years old this year.
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According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1952 was the Year of the Dragon.
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