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December 8, 1952

December 8, 1952, was a Monday. It was the 343rd day of 1952. The decade was the fifties.

71 years, 3 months, and 20 days have passed since December 8, 1952.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

Music charts

Top song: December 8, 1952

The best-selling single on December 8, 1952 was "Why Don't You Believe Me?" by Joni James.

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 26,043 days ago. Approximately 868 months have passed. It was the 343rd day of 1952, in week 50. The decade was the fifties. There were only 23 days left in the year. 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. The Earth has experienced 289 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to December 8, 1952

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Monday, December 8, 1952. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

The Christmas season of 1952 has begun. In music, the song "Why Don't You Believe Me?" by Joni James 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.

Airborne pollutants have formed a thick layer of smog over the city of London. Visibility is limited to a few meters, and transport has been shut down. 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 Gene Autry Show", "The Cisco Kid", "Our Miss Brooks", and "I Married Joan".

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, Foto-Electric Baseball, and Colorforms.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 8, 1952.

  • Christmas 1952 has begun.

    Christmas 1952 has begun

    The Christmas holiday season of 1952 had just begun. Retailers were starting to play festive music, and decorations were beginning to spring up.
  • 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 December 8, 1952.

  • December 1, 1952: The New York Daily News reports that former soldier Christine Jorgensen is the first person in the United States to undergo a sex change.
  • December 5, 1952: The Great Smog of London begins after airborne pollutants form a thick layer of smog over the city.
  • This date: December 8, 1952
  • December 9, 1952: The Great Smog of London lifts after five days.
  • December 11, 1952: Derek Bentley is sentenced to death after being found guilty of the murder of Police Constable Sidney Miles in London, England.
  • December 20, 1952: 87 people die when a military transport aircraft crashes near Moses Lake in Washington.
  • December 25, 1952: Queen Elizabeth makes her first Christmas speech.
  • December 28, 1952: NFL: The Detroit Lions defeat the Cleveland Browns 17-7 to win the 1952 NFL Championship Game.
  • January 1, 1953: Singer Hank Williams dies from heart failure at the age of 29.
  • January 7, 1953: US President Harry Truman announces that the country has developed the first hydrogen bomb.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 8, 1952, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1952 was the year of the Dragon (Yang Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 8, 1952 falls under the Owl.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.

1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

1950s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1952

The following TV shows were popular in December 1952:

TV shows from December 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 December 8, 1952

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1952:

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

Toys

Popular toys and games in 1952

Toys and games that were popular in 1952:

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 December 8, 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 December 8, 1958, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 8.

Sammy Davis, Jr

Sammy Davis, Jr

Entertainer Deceased
Born on December 8, 1925
He turned 27 on this day in 1952.

Jim Morrison

Jim Morrison

Singer Deceased
Born on December 8, 1943
He turned 9 on this day in 1952.

Kim Basinger

Kim Basinger

Actress
Born on December 8, 1953
She was born exactly one year after this date.

Ann Coulter

Ann Coulter

American media pundit
Born on December 8, 1961
She was born exactly 9 years after this date.

Teri Hatcher

Teri Hatcher

Actress
Born on December 8, 1964
She was born exactly 12 years after this date.

Sinéad O'Connor

Sinéad O'Connor

Singer Deceased
Born on December 8, 1966
She was born exactly 14 years after this date.

Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj

Rapper
Born on December 8, 1982
She was born exactly 30 years after this date.

Raheem Sterling

Raheem Sterling

Soccer player
Born on December 8, 1994
He was born exactly 42 years after this date.

Reece James

Reece James

Soccer player
Born on December 8, 1999
He was born exactly 47 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on December 8:

  • Immaculate Conception (Spain)
USA

US President

Harry S. Truman was the President of the United States on December 8, 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 December 8, 1952 was most likely conceived around March 17, 1952.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 8, 1952 is close to August 31, 1953.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 8, 1952:

  • 26,043 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,720 weeks have passed.
  • 2,250,115,200 seconds have passed since December 8, 1952.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,625,134,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,161,059,443,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 375,019,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 193,509,907 steps. That's roughly 86,004 miles!
  • Since this date, 27,001,382 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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