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March 2, 1952

March 2, 1952, was a Sunday. It was the 62nd day of 1952. The decade was the fifties.

72 years and 27 days have passed since March 2, 1952.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.

Music charts

Top song: March 2, 1952

The best-selling single on March 2, 1952 was "Cry" by Johnnie Ray and The Four Lads.

Play the top songs from 1952
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1952. Take a trip back to the days of Kay Starr, Jo Stafford, Patti Page and Joni James.

Facts

This date was 26,325 days ago. Approximately 878 months have passed. It was the 62nd day of 1952, in week 09. The decade was the fifties. People born on this day are currently 72 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 1952 had 366 days because it was a leap year. The Earth has experienced 293 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to March 2, 1952

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Sunday, March 2, 1952. Anyone born today will have the star sign Pisces. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.

Spring is creeping in, and the evenings are starting to get brighter. In music, the song "Cry" by Johnnie Ray and The Four Lads is the best-selling record at the moment. Harry S. Truman is the President of the United States, and Winston Churchill is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

In fashion, women are sporting the popular "The New Look" by Christian Dior. This formal style includes rounded shoulders, a full-skirted silhouette and a tight waist. Meanwhile, men are beginning to follow a new "Teddy Boy" trend that involves greased-back hair, extremely narrow trousers and velvet-collared jackets. In Asia, the Korean War is raging on between South Korea and North Korea. Because it's 1952, radio stations and jukeboxes are playing songs from singers such as Leroy Anderson, Kay Starr, Johnnie Ray & The Four Lads, Jo Stafford, Vera Lynn, Al Martino, Rosemary Clooney, Eddie Fisher and Patti Page.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Hank Williams would be still alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Lone Ranger", "You Bet Your Life", "The Jack Benny Program", and "I Love Lucy". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Tom and Jerry", and "Crusader Rabbit".

Popular toys at the moment include Foto-Electric Baseball, BAS-KET Miniature Basketball, Colorforms, and Feed the Elephant.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on March 2, 1952.

  • Movies from 1952.

    Movies from 1952

    The most popular movies of 1952 included the likes of The Greatest Show on Earth, The Snows of Kilimanjaro, Hans Christian Andersen, Ivanhoe, Sailor Beware, Moulin Rouge, Jumping Jacks and The Quiet Man.
  • 1952 in music.

    1952 in music

    The radio stations in 1952 were dominated by artists such as Leroy Anderson, Kay Starr, Johnnie Ray & The Four Lads, Jo Stafford, Vera Lynn, Al Martino, Rosemary Clooney, Eddie Fisher and Patti Page.
  • Elizabeth II.

    Elizabeth II

    Queen Elizabeth II was named Time Person of the Year in 1952. This followed her succession to the throne after the death of her father, King George VI, in February 1952.
  • Poodle skirts are a thing.

    Poodle skirts are a thing

    Women and young girls were wearing wide, unrestricted felt skirts called "poodle skirts." These were solid-colored skirts that had a design or a logo. In many cases, the design was an image of a poodle or a cat.
  • The Korean War.

    The Korean War

    During this time, the Korean War was being fought between South Korea and North Korea.
  • Greasers.

    Greasers

    A youth subculture called "greasers" emerged during the 1950s and early 1960s. The style included greased-back hairstyles, work pants, and denim or leather jackets.
  • The Jukebox.

    The Jukebox

    The jukebox was at the height of its popularity. Teenagers and young adults would often hang out at local restaurants and diners and listen to the latest songs.
  • Men are getting "DA haircuts".

    Men are getting "DA haircuts"

    The "DA haircut" was extremely popular among men. The cut consisted of a combed-back hairstyle that was parted down the middle at the back. "DA" stood for "Duck's Ass," which is what many people liked to call the style.
  • Sock hops.

    Sock hops

    Sock hops were informal dance events for teenagers. The name originated from the fact that many of these dances required participants to remove their shoes. This is because sock hops were often held in high school gymnasiums, and the organizers didn't want scuff marks on the floors.
  • Capitalism vs Communism.

    Capitalism vs Communism

    The ideological clash between capitalism and communism heated up during the 1950s. It was during this period that a "Cold War" started between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the US, there were fears that Soviet spies had infiltrated all parts of society, including Hollywood.
  • The economy is booming.

    The economy is booming

    The world was recovering from World War II. Many countries witnessed an economic boom during this decade. Unemployment was low, consumerism increased, mortgages were cheap, and governments started to invest in infrastructure such as highways. For many, this was the "golden age" of the economy.
  • Rotary phones.

    Rotary phones

    Almost everyone had rotary phones in the 1950s. However, the heavier metal dial components were being phased out and replaced with plastic.
  • More and more people are buying television sets.

    More and more people are buying television sets

    More and more households were buying TV sets. In 1950, 20% of homes had a television. By the end of the decade, that figure had risen to 90%.
  • Polio cases are high.

    Polio cases are high

    Cases of Polio were particularly high, and outbreaks were common. In the United States, the disease peaked in 1952, with nearly 60,000 cases and 3,145 deaths. It wasn't until 1955 that a national immunization program started and cases began to drop.

Personality traits

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Events

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Notable events that happened close to March 2, 1952.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

1950s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1952

Television shows that people were watching in March 1952:

TV shows from March 1952.

The Roy Rogers Show
The Roy Rogers Show
I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy
Sky King
Sky King
Racket Squad
Racket Squad
The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
You Bet Your Life
You Bet Your Life
Beulah
Beulah
The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Cisco Kid
The Cisco Kid
The Gene Autry Show
The Gene Autry Show
Space Patrol
Space Patrol
What's My Line?
What's My Line?
The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger
Suspense
Suspense
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show

Cars in 1952

1952 saw the introduction of cars such as the Datsun DC-3, the Lincoln Capri, the Hudson Wasp, the Škoda 1200, the Ford F-Series (second generation), and the Wolseley 4/44.

Cars in 1952.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on March 2, 1952

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1952:

Crusader Rabbit
Crusader Rabbit
Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Looney Tunes
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1952

Toys and games that were popular in 1952:

Feed the Elephant
Feed the Elephant
Pitchin' Pal
Pitchin' Pal
Colorforms
Colorforms
Butch the Pup Toy
Butch the Pup Toy
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
Tiny Tears (doll)
Tiny Tears (doll)
Spinning Tops
Spinning Tops
Toy Guns
Toy Guns
Foto-Electric Baseball
Foto-Electric Baseball
Tonka trucks
Tonka trucks
Dimestore soldiers
Dimestore soldiers

Were you born on March 2, 1952?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1952.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out March 2, 1958, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 2.

Mikhail Gorbachev

Mikhail Gorbachev

Former Soviet leader Deceased
Born on March 2, 1931
He turned 21 on this day in 1952.

Karen Carpenter

Karen Carpenter

Singer Deceased
Born on March 2, 1950
She turned 2 on this day in 1952.

Scott La Rock

Scott La Rock

Hip-Hop DJ Deceased
Born on March 2, 1962
He was born exactly 10 years after this date.

Jon Bon Jovi

Jon Bon Jovi

Singer
Born on March 2, 1962
He was born exactly 10 years after this date.

Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig

Actor
Born on March 2, 1968
He was born exactly 16 years after this date.

Method Man

Method Man

Rapper
Born on March 2, 1971
He was born exactly 19 years after this date.

Chris Martin

Chris Martin

Singer
Born on March 2, 1977
He was born exactly 25 years after this date.

Lance Cade

Lance Cade

Wrestler Deceased
Born on March 2, 1981
He was born exactly 29 years after this date.

Robert Iler

Robert Iler

Actor
Born on March 2, 1985
He was born exactly 33 years after this date.

Savannah LaBrant

Savannah LaBrant

Internet personality
Born on March 2, 1993
She was born exactly 41 years after this date.

USA

US President

Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on March 2, 1952.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Éamon de Valera was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

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