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September 13, 1952

September 13, 1952, was a Saturday. It was the 257th day of 1952. The decade was the fifties.

71 years, 6 months, and 15 days have passed since September 13, 1952.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.

Music charts

Top song: September 13, 1952

The best-selling single on September 13, 1952 was "You Belong to Me" by Jo Stafford.

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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 occurred 26,129 days ago. Approximately 871 months have passed. It was the 257th day of 1952, in week 37. The decade was the fifties. People who were born on September 13, 1952, are now 71 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 1952 was a leap year, which means that it had an extra day in February. We have gone through approximately 290 seasons of weather since this date.

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The date is September 13, 1952, and it's a Saturday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Virgo. People are currently enjoying their weekend.

Schools and colleges are starting again, and fall has officially arrived. As a result, temperatures are beginning to cool, and trees are starting to shed their leaves. In music, the song "You Belong to Me" by Jo Stafford 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.

On television, people are watching popular shows such as "The Lone Ranger", "Space Patrol", "Beulah", and "Sky King". 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. Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Tom and Jerry", and "Crusader Rabbit".

Children are playing with toys such as Dimestore soldiers, Tonka trucks, Toy Guns, and Pitchin' Pal.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on September 13, 1952.

  • Panty raids are all the rage on college campuses.

    Panty raids are all the rage on college campuses

    Panty raids were a popular college prank at the time. Large groups of male students would "raid" the living quarters of their female counterparts and then steal their underwear as proof that the raid had been successful. These raids took place during a time when colleges had curfews and men were forbidden from entering female dormitories.
  • 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

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around September 13, 1952.

  • August 15, 1952: 34 people are killed after a flood hits the English village of Lynmouth in north Devon.
  • September 6, 1952: 31 people are killed after a jet fighter crashes at the Farnborough Airshow in Hampshire, England,.
  • September 7, 1952: Egyptian Prime Minister Aly Maher Pasha is ousted by the Egyptian army in a bloodless coup.
  • This date: September 13, 1952
  • September 19, 1952:
    • The first episode of the "Adventures of Superman" is aired.
    • English comic actor Charlie Chaplin has his re-entry permit revoked by the US Attorney General because of his political views.
  • September 23, 1952: Comedian Charlie Chaplin returns to England for the first time in 21 years.
  • October 3, 1952:
    • The first episode of the sitcom "Our Miss Brooks" is aired on television.
    • It is announced that tea rationing in the United Kingdom will be coming to an end.
  • October 5, 1952: Tea rationing and price controls on tea in the United Kingdom come to an end.
  • October 7, 1952:
    • Baseball: The New York Yankees defeat the Brooklyn Dodgers by 4-3 to win the 1952 World Series.
    • The music-performance TV series "American Bandstand" makes its debut on WFIL-TV.
  • October 8, 1952: 112 people are killed after three trains collide at the Harrow and Wealdstone station in Wealdstone, England.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on September 13, 1952, will have the star sign Virgo.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1952 was the year of the Dragon (Yang Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: September 13, 1952 falls under the Bear.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of September will have the birthstone Sapphire.
  • Birth flower (September): The Aster and the Morning Glory.

1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

1950s fashion

Television shows

TV series on September 13, 1952

TV audiences were watching the following shows on September 13, 1952:

TV shows from September 1952.

My Little Margie
My Little Margie
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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in September 1952

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

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

Toys in 1952

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

Mr. Potato Head
Mr. Potato Head
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 September 13, 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 September 13, 1958, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on September 13.

Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl

Author Deceased
Born on September 13, 1916
He turned 36 on this day in 1952.

Chris Hansen

Chris Hansen

TV journalist
Born on September 13, 1959
He was born exactly 7 years after this date.

Rex Heuermann

Rex Heuermann

Suspected serial killer
Born on September 13, 1963
He was born exactly 11 years after this date.

Ben Savage

Ben Savage

Actor
Born on September 13, 1980
He was born exactly 28 years after this date.

James Bourne

James Bourne

Busted
Born on September 13, 1983
He was born exactly 31 years after this date.

KondZilla

KondZilla

Brazilian Youtube personality
Born on September 13, 1988
He was born exactly 36 years after this date.

Niall Horan

Niall Horan

Singer
Born on September 13, 1993
He was born exactly 41 years after this date.

Playboi Carti

Playboi Carti

Rapper
Born on September 13, 1996
He was born exactly 44 years after this date.

USA

US President

Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on September 13, 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.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on September 13, 1952 was most likely conceived around December 22, 1951.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on September 13, 1952 is close to June 6, 1953.

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Stats for September 13, 1952

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about September 13, 1952:

  • 26,129 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,732 weeks have passed.
  • 2,257,549,200 seconds have passed since September 13, 1952.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,633,807,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,164,895,387,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 376,258,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 194,149,231 steps. That's roughly 86,289 miles!
  • Since this date, 27,090,590 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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