What Happened on December 4, 1952

Historical Events

  • Walter P. Reuther chosen chairman of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) in the US

Famous Birthdays

  • Ronald M. Sega, American professor of systems engineering and astronaut (STS 60, 76), born in Cleveland, Ohio

Famous Weddings

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Actor Jean-Paul Belmondo marries first wife Élodie Constantin (divorced 1968)

Famous Deaths

  • James E. Norris, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame team owner (Detroit Red Wings), dies at 72
  • Karen Horney, German-American neo freudian psycho analyst, dies at 67
Died in 1952 1952 Highlights

About December 4, 1952

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Here In My Heart - Al Martino