August 20, 1952, was a Wednesday. It was 72 years, 4 months, and 2 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
The best-selling single on August 20, 1952 was "Auf Wiederseh'n, Sweetheart" by Vera Lynn.
This date was 26,422 days ago. Approximately 881 months have passed. It was the 233rd day of 1952, in week 34. 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. 294 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Wednesday, August 20, 1952. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.
The summer of 1952 is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. In music, the song "Auf Wiederseh'n, Sweetheart" by Vera Lynn 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", "What's My Line?", "The Gene Autry Show", and "You Bet Your Life". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Tom and Jerry", and "Crusader Rabbit".
Popular toys at the moment include Dimestore soldiers, Tonka trucks, Pitchin' Pal, and Feed the Elephant.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 20, 1952.
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People in August 1952 were watching the following TV series:
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:
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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 August 20, 1958, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 20.
Yugoslav and Serbian politician Deceased
Born on August 20, 1941
He turned 11 on this day in 1952.
Musician Deceased
Born on August 20, 1966
He was born exactly 14 years after this date.
Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on August 20, 1952.
Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Éamon de Valera was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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