The Number One Hits Of 1952:December 29, 1951 – March 14, 1952:Johnnie Ray and The Four Lads – CryMarch 15, 1952 – May 16, 1952:Kay Starr – Wheel Of FortuneMay 17, 1952 – June 20, 1952:Leroy Anderson – Blue TangoJune 21, 1952 – July 4, 1952:Al Martino – Here In My HeartJuly 5, 1952 –… Read More
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1952 Fun Facts, Trivia and HistoryQuick Facts from 1952World Changing Event: The first patent for bar code was issued to inventors Joseph Woodland and Bernard Silver.The Bigger World-Changing Event: The United States passed its first-ever hydrogen bomb explosion test, Ivy Mike, on November 1, 1952, on Enewetak Atoll in the Pacific Ocean.Influential Songs include Your… Read More
The London Smog DisasterThe London Smog Disaster, also known as the Great Smog of London, was a severe air pollution event that occurred in December 1952. The disaster was caused by a combination of factors, including a temperature inversion, calm weather, and the widespread use of coal for heating during a cold winter. The thick… Read More
Checkers Speechby Richard M. Nixon, given on September 23, 1952My Fellow Americans,I come before you tonight as a candidate for the Vice-presidency and as a man whose honesty and integrity has been questioned.Now, the usual political thing to do when charges are made against you is to either ignore them or to deny them without… Read More
“East of Eden” by John Steinbeck Published“East of Eden” is a novel written by American author John Steinbeck. Published on September 19, 1952, the book is an epic family saga set in the Salinas Valley in California. The story spans several generations and focuses on two families, the Trasks and the Hamiltons. “East of Eden”… Read More
What Happened In 1952?52 Trivia Questions and Answers for 1952 History(answers)1. This 1952 toy was later famously voiced by Don Rickles.2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1952?3. In 1952, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?4. The book by Norman Vincent Peale went on to sell over 20 million… Read More
1952 Popular Music, Songs and ArtistsBill Haley and the SaddlemenRock the JointBefore Bill Haley became known as Bill Haley and the Comets, he performed with his group, Bill Haley and the Saddlemen. In 1952, they recorded Rock the Joint, a song previously recorded by Jimmie Preston. Although Haley’s version didn’t chart on Billboard, it became… Read More
1952 Oscars 24th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 20, 1952Venue: RKO Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, CaliforniaHost: Danny KayeEligibility Year: Films released in 1951Major Wins:Best Picture was swept by An American in Paris, shocking some as A Streetcar Named Desire was a strong contender.Humphrey Bogart grabbed the Best Actor award for The African Queen.Vivien Leigh took home Best… Read More