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January 31, 1952

January 31, 1952, was a Thursday. It was the 31st day of 1952. The decade was the fifties.

72 years, 1 month, and 28 days have passed since January 31, 1952.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.

Music charts

Top song: January 31, 1952

The best-selling single on January 31, 1952 was "Cry" by Johnnie Ray and The Four Lads.

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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 26,355 days ago. Approximately 879 months have passed. It was the 31st day of 1952, in week 05. The decade was the fifties. People who were born on January 31, 1952, are now 72 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 1952 was a leap year, which means that it had an extra day in February. 293 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to January 31, 1952

Let's go back to the fifties.

The date is January 31, 1952, and it's a Thursday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aquarius. 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 "You Bet Your Life", "The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show", "The Jack Benny Program", 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.

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Tom and Jerry", and "Crusader Rabbit". Children are playing with toys such as Foto-Electric Baseball, Toy Guns, Colorforms, and Feed the Elephant.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 31, 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

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around January 31, 1952.

  • January 11, 1952: The musical comedy film "An American in Paris" is released in movie theaters.
  • This date: January 31, 1952
  • February 6, 1952:
    • King George VI passes away after health complications.
    • Elizabeth II becomes the new Queen of the United Kingdom.
  • February 15, 1952: The funeral of King George VI takes place.
  • February 18, 1952: Greece and Turkey join NATO.
  • February 20, 1952: Compulsory national ID cards are scrapped in the United Kingdom.
  • February 26, 1952: The United Kingdom announces that it has an atomic bomb.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 31, 1952, will have the star sign Aquarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1952 was the year of the Dragon (Yang Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 4.
  • Native American Zodiac: January 31, 1952 falls under the Otter.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
  • Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.

1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

1950s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in January 1952

In January 1952, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from January 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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in January 1952

If you were a kid on January 31, 1952, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

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

Toys in 1952

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

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 January 31, 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 January 31, 1958, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 31.

Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson

Baseball player Deceased
Born on January 31, 1919
He turned 33 on this day in 1952.

Giant Gonzalez

Giant Gonzalez

Wrestler Deceased
Born on January 31, 1966
He was born exactly 14 years after this date.

Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake

Singer
Born on January 31, 1981
He was born exactly 29 years after this date.

Gemma Collins

Gemma Collins

English media personality
Born on January 31, 1981
She was born exactly 29 years after this date.

Josh Richards

Josh Richards

TikTok user
Born on January 31, 2002
He was born exactly 50 years after this date.

USA

US President

Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on January 31, 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 January 31, 1952 was most likely conceived around May 10, 1951.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 31, 1952 is close to October 23, 1952.

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Stats for January 31, 1952

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 31, 1952:

  • 26,355 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,765 weeks have passed.
  • 2,277,072,000 seconds have passed since January 31, 1952.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,656,584,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,174,969,152,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 379,512,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 195,828,192 steps. That's roughly 87,035 miles!
  • Since this date, 27,324,864 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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