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October 26, 1952

October 26, 1952, was a Sunday. It was the 300th day of 1952. The decade was the fifties.

71 years, 5 months, and 2 days have passed since October 26, 1952.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Scorpio.

Music charts

Top song: October 26, 1952

The best-selling single on October 26, 1952 was "I Went to Your Wedding" by Patti Page.

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 26,086 days ago. Approximately 870 months have passed. It was the 300th day of 1952, in week 43. The decade was the fifties. Daylight saving time (DST) ended in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the European Union on October 26, 1952, as the clocks went back by one hour. People born on this day are currently 71 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 1952 had 366 days because it was a leap year. 290 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to October 26, 1952

Let's go back to the fifties.

It is Sunday, October 26, 1952. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Scorpio. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.

The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker. There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. Halloween 1952 is just days away. People are watching horror movies and thinking about which costume they are going to wear. Others are organizing parties.

In music, the song "I Went to Your Wedding" by Patti Page 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 "What's My Line?", "Space Patrol", "The Cisco Kid", and "Beulah". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Tom and Jerry", "Crusader Rabbit", and "Adventures of Superman". Popular toys at the moment include Dimestore soldiers, Tonka trucks, Butch the Pup Toy, and Colorforms.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 26, 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?

Notable events that happened close to October 26, 1952.

  • 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.
  • October 15, 1952: The first episode of "I Married Joan" is aired.
  • This date: October 26, 1952
  • November 3, 1952: Derek Bentley and 16-year-old Christopher Craig are charged with the murder of Police Constable Sidney Miles in London, England.
  • November 4, 1952:
    • The National Security Agency (NSA) is formed.
    • 1952 United States presidential election: Dwight D. Eisenhower defeats Adlai Stevenson in a landslide victory.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 26, 1952, will have the star sign Scorpio.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1952 was the year of the Dragon (Yang Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 26, 1952 falls under the Snake.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
  • Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.

1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

1950s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1952

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

TV shows from October 1952.

I Married Joan
I Married Joan
Our Miss Brooks
Our Miss Brooks
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

Kids TV shows on October 26, 1952

If you were a kid on October 26, 1952, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

Adventures of Superman
Adventures of Superman
Crusader Rabbit
Crusader Rabbit
Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry

Toys

Popular toys and games in 1952

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

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 October 26, 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 October 26, 1958, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 26.

Bob Hoskins

Bob Hoskins

Actor Deceased
Born on October 26, 1942
He turned 10 on this day in 1952.

Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton

American politician
Born on October 26, 1947
She turned 5 on this day in 1952.

Keith Urban

Keith Urban

Singer
Born on October 26, 1967
He was born exactly 15 years after this date.

Seth MacFarlane

Seth MacFarlane

Actor / Animator
Born on October 26, 1973
He was born exactly 21 years after this date.

CM Punk

CM Punk

Wrestler
Born on October 26, 1978
He was born exactly 26 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on October 26:

  • Austrian National Day
USA

US President

Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on October 26, 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 October 26, 1952 was most likely conceived around February 3, 1952.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 26, 1952 is close to July 19, 1953.

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Stats for October 26, 1952

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 26, 1952:

  • 26,086 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,726 weeks have passed.
  • 2,253,830,400 seconds have passed since October 26, 1952.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,629,468,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,162,976,486,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 375,638,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 193,829,414 steps. That's roughly 86,146 miles!
  • Since this date, 27,045,965 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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