Historical Events
Event of Interest
Queen Juliana of the Netherlands unveils statue "Docker" ("Dokwerker"), memorializing the February Strike of 1941 over the arrest of 450 Jews for the killing of a Nazi sympathizer; designed by Mari Andriessen, it was relocated in 1970 from Amsterdam's Waterlooplein Market to Jonas Daniel Meijerplein (Square)
Famous Deaths
- Harry Makepeace, English cricket batsman (4 Tests, 1 x 100, HS 117; Lancashire CCC) and soccer midfielder (4 caps; FA Cup 1906 Everton), dies at 71
Died in 1952 1952 Highlights
About December 19, 1952
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 4 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Here In My Heart - Al Martino
