January 3rd, 1952, was a Thursday. It was Day 3 of 1952. The decade was the Fifties.
71 years, 8 months, and 18 days have passed since January 3rd, 1952.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.
People who were born on this exact date.
The best-selling single on January 3rd, 1952 was "Cry" by Johnnie Ray and The Four Lads.
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The date is January 3rd, 1952, and it's a Thursday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Capricorn. People are starting to return back to work and school after the Christmas holidays.
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. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show", "What's My Line?", "Space Patrol", and "The Roy Rogers Show".
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. Children and teenagers are watching television 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 Tiny Tears (doll).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 3rd, 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.
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.
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.
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.
During this time, the Korean War was being fought between South Korea and North Korea.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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%.
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.
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Television shows that people were watching in January 1952.
The Roy Rogers Show
American Western television series about a ranch owner called Roy Rogers.
I Love Lucy
Sitcom starring Lucille Ball.
Sky King
Western series starring Kirby Grant, Gloria Winters and Ron Hagerthy.
Racket Squad
Crime drama starring Reed Hadley as Captain John Braddock.
The Jack Benny Program
25-minute-long situation comedy series that broadcast on CBS.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
TV series that broadcast on CBS.
You Bet Your Life
Comedy quiz series hosted by Groucho Marx.
Beulah
Comedy series starring Hattie McDaniel as Beulah Brown.
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Comedy-musical that featured various comedians and entertainers.
The Cisco Kid
American Western drama series starring Duncan Renaldo.
The Gene Autry Show
Cowboy TV series starring Gene Autry.
Space Patrol
Sci-fi series starring Ed Kemmer and Lyn Osborn.
What's My Line?
Panel game show.
The Lone Ranger
American Western drama TV series.
Suspense
Anthology series that was hosted by Rex Marshall.
The Ed Sullivan Show
Variety show.
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.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1952.
Crusader Rabbit
Tom and Jerry
Looney Tunes
Toys and games that were popular on this date in 1952.
Feed the Elephant
Pitchin' Pal
Colorforms
Butch the Pup Toy
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
Tiny Tears (doll)
Spinning Tops
Toy Guns
Foto-Electric Baseball
Tonka trucks
Dimestore soldiers
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 January 3rd, 1958, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 3rd.
Author. Deceased
Born on January 3rd, 1892
He turned 60 on this day in 1952.
Actor. Deceased
Born on January 3rd, 1930
He turned 22 on this day in 1952.
Actor.
Born on January 3rd, 1956
He was born exactly 4 years after this date.
Formula One driver.
Born on January 3rd, 1969
He was born exactly 17 years after this date.
Soccer player.
Born on January 3rd, 1988
He was born exactly 36 years after this date.
South Korean singer.
Born on January 3rd, 1995
She was born exactly 43 years after this date.
Actress.
Born on January 3rd, 1996
She was born exactly 44 years after this date.
Environmental activist.
Born on January 3rd, 2003
She was born exactly 51 years after this date.
Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on January 3rd, 1952.
Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Éamon de Valera was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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