Page 12: Historical Events In 1952

Nov 18   In the year 1952 paul Eluard, French communist/poet, dies at 56   

Nov 18   In the year 1952 the feasibility of using a helicopter as an aerial minesweeper was demonstrated in the first of a series of tests conducted by VX-1 pilots flying an HRP-1 helicopter off~ Panama City, Fla.   

Nov 19   On this day in history north American F-86 Sabre sets world aircraft speed record, 1124 KPH   

Nov 20   Benedetto Croce, Italian philosopher (La Critica), dies at 86 in the year 1952.   

Nov 20   In the year 1952 cubs slugger Hank Sauer wins NL MVP   

Nov 21   1st US postage stamp in 2 colors (rotary process) introduced on this day in history.   

Nov 21   First US postage stamp in 2 colors (rotary process) introduced in the year 1952.   

Nov 21   Henriette Roland Holst-de Schalk, marxist author, dies at 82 on this day in history.   

Nov 21   In the year 1952 the first US postage stamp in 2 colors (rotary process) introduced   

Nov 22   A's Harry Byrd selected AL Rookie of Year in the year 1952.   

Nov 23   Aaro A Hellaakoski, Finnish geographer/poet, dies at 59 in the year 1952.   

Nov 24   On this day in history agatha Christie's "Mousetrap" opens in London (still running)   

Nov 24   Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap" opens in London in the year 1952.   

Nov 25   On this day in history agatha Christie's "Mousetrap," premieres in London   

Nov 25   Antonio Guarnieri, composer, dies at 72 on this day in history.   

Nov 26   1st modern 3-D movie "Bwana Devil," premieres in Hollywood in the year 1952.   

Nov 27   In the year 1952 kTBC TV channel 7 in Austin, TX (CBS) begins broadcasting   

Nov 29   40th CFL Grey Cup: Toronto Argonauts defeats Edmonton Eskimos, 21-11 in the year 1952.   

Nov 29   In the year 1952 president-elect Eisenhower visits Korea to assess the war   

Nov 29   Rosa Lewis, English chef/owner (Cavendish Hotel London), dies on this day in history.   

Nov 30   Jackie Robinson charges NY Yankees with racism on this day in history.   

Dec 01   In the year 1952 the New York Daily News reports the first successful sexual reassignment operation.   

Dec 01   On this day in history victor E Orlando, Italian premier (1917-19), dies at 92   

Dec 02   18th Heisman Trophy Award: Billy Vessels, Oklahoma (HB) on this day in history.   

Dec 02   The First human birth televised to public (Denver, CO) in the year 1952.   

Dec 03   In the year 1952 1st TV broadcast in Hawaii   

Dec 03   In the year 1952 first TV broadcast in Hawaii   

Dec 04   In the year 1952 karen Horney, German/US neo freudian psycho analyst, dies at 67   

Dec 04   Killer fogs begin in London England, "Smog" becomes a word on this day in history.   

Dec 04   Killer fogs begin in London England. "Smog" becomes a word in the year 1952.   

Dec 05   On this day in history -8] worst smog in London ever, 4-8,000 die   

Dec 06   On this day in history czech govt tells Israeli ambassador, he's persona non grata   

Dec 07   KKTV TV channel 11 in Colorado Spgs-Pueblo, CO (CBS) 1st broadcast on this day in history.   

Dec 08   On this day in history 1st TV acknowledgement of pregnancy (I Love Lucy)   

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Jan 02   Ricky Van Shelton, Grit Va, country singer (Wild-Eyed Dream) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   On this day in history birth of wendy Phillips, Bkln NY, actress (Executive Suite, Promised Land)   

Jan 02   Graeme Strachan, Australian rock singer (Skyhooks) (d. 2001) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 03   Jim Ross, American wrestling announcer was born in the year 1952.   

Jan 07   In the year 1952 birth of giuliano Ferrara   

Jan 08   On this day in history birth of lauri Walters, SF Calif, actress (8 is Enough, Harrad Experiment)   

Jan 08   Norm Jarvis, Prince Albert Sask, golfer (1984 Chilliwack) was born in the year 1952.   

Jan 08   On this day in history birth of vladimir Feltsman, Russian-American pianist   

Jan 04   On this day in history constantly Permeke, Flemish painter (Boerin), dies at 65   

Jan 05   On this day in history nawab of Pataudi, cricket (play polo 3 Tests for Eng 3 for Ind), dies   

Jan 08   Antonia Maury, discoverer (supergiant, giant & dwarf stars), dies on this day in history.   

Jan 11   Jean JM de Lattre de Tassigny, gen (N-Africa/Indo-China), dies at 61 in the year 1952.   

Jan 14   On this day in history death of artur Kapp, Estonian composer (b. 1878)   

Jan 15   Ned Hanlon, Premier of Queensland (b. 1887) died on this day in history.   

Jan 17   Walter O "Spike" Briggs, owner (Det Tigers), dies at 74 in the year 1952.   

Jan 18   In the year 1952 death of curly Howard, American actor and comedian (b. 1903)