1952 Fun Facts, Trivia and History

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 Disaster

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

1952 Oscars 24th Academy Awards

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