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1952 in the United States

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1952
in
the United States

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Events from the year 1952 in the United States of America.

Incumbents

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Events

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January

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  • January 14 – The Today Show premieres on NBC, becoming one of the longest-running television series in America.

February

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  • February 2 – Groundhog Day tropical storm forms just north of Cuba, moving northeast. The storm makes landfall in southern Florida the next day as a gale-force storm and transitions to a tropical storm over the Atlantic (only Atlantic tropical storm on record in February).
  • February 6 – A mechanical heart is used for the first time in a human patient.
  • February 20 – Emmett Ashford becomes the first African-American umpire in organized baseball, by being authorized to be a substitute umpire in the Southwestern International League.

March

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April

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May

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June

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July

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August

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September

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November 1: Ivy Mike

October

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November

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November 4: Eisenhower elected in a landslide

December

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Undated

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Ongoing

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Births

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January

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February

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March

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Bob Costas

April

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May

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June

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July

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August

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September

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October

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November

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Randy Savage

December

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Date unknown

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Deaths

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Contiguous U.S. Precipitation – October
  2. ^ Winston, Jay S.; 'The Weather and Circulation of October 1952: The Driest Month on Record in the United States'; Monthly Weather Review; 80(10); pp. 190–194
  3. ^ Zamula, Evelyn (June 1991). "A New Challenge for Former Polio Patients". FDA Consumer. 25 (5). Food and Drug Administration. Archived from the original on January 26, 2008. Retrieved August 29, 2009.
  4. ^ "The Top 40 Christmas Oldies Songs". Oldies.about.com. 1952-07-15. Archived from the original on 2016-12-18. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  5. ^ Remembering Meck Co. first Black female prosecutor and superior judge, Shirley Fulton
  6. ^ Ross, Jim (January 5, 2008). "J.R.'s Blog " Happy New Year Everyone! Lots of Feedback Answered Today... Life Goes On... and So Does Work." JRsBarBQ.com. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved 2008-01-06. I was born on January 3, 1952, in Fort Bragg, CA.
  7. ^ Ex-Husky Offensive Line Coach Dan Dorazio Dies at 72
  8. ^ Shelby Jordan dead: College football Hall of Famer and NFL star dies at 70
  9. ^ "Brian Gottfried". Retrieved April 17, 2021.
  10. ^ Janice Burgess, ‘The Backyardigans’ Creator, Dies at 72
  11. ^ Frank LeMaster, Former Eagles Pro Bowl LB, Dies at 71
  12. ^ "Martin Dempsey". Encyclopædia Britannica.
  13. ^ The Hamburg Express Magazine
  14. ^ Jim Bolla, winningest coach in Lady Rebels history, dies
  15. ^ Chase's Calendar of Events 2020: The Ultimate Go-to Guide for Special Days, Weeks and Months. Rowman & Littlefield. 24 September 2019. p. 210. ISBN 978-1-64143-316-7.
  16. ^ Former Mets pitcher Pat Zachry dead at 71
  17. ^ "Mary McDonnell Facts". Encyclopædia Britannica. Archived from the original on May 1, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  18. ^ "Gregg Henry Biography". TV Guide. Archived from the original on September 21, 2015. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
  19. ^ Chase's Editors; Contemporary Books (September 2002). Chase's Calendar of Events 2003. McGraw-Hill. p. 327. ISBN 978-0-07-139098-9.
  20. ^ Read the obituary for Phil Saviano, whistleblower in clergy sexual abuse scandal
  21. ^ Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (August 2010). "Linda M. Godwin" (PDF). Biographical Data. Houston, Texas: NASA. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  22. ^ Slotnik, Daniel E. (2016-10-28). "Michael Massee, 64, Screen Villain Haunted by the Accidental Death of Brandon Lee, Dies". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  23. ^ Rich Clifford, astronaut who secretly flew with Parkinson's, dies at 69
  24. ^ "Harry Anderson, magician and star of 'Night Court,' dies at 65". NBC News. April 16, 2018. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  25. ^ McKinley, Jesse (2002-01-26). "Ron Taylor, 49, Voice of Blues and a Plant, Dies". The New York Times. Retrieved 2011-08-07.
  26. ^ Boston Red Sox broadcaster, ex-player Jerry Remy dies at age 68
  27. ^ Miller, John Jackson (June 10, 2005). "Comics Industry Birthdays". Comics Buyer's Guide. Iola, Wisconsin. Archived from the original on February 18, 2011. Retrieved December 12, 2010.
  28. ^ Harris, Paul (February 18, 2006). "The nerd who became a crusader". The Guardian. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
  29. ^ Mooneyham, Mike; Oliver, Greg. "Junkyard Dog's Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum profile". Archived from the original on May 20, 2012. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
  30. ^ "Painting". University of Alaska Department of Art. Retrieved 2019-09-16.
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