Historical Events
- 1952 NFL Draft: Bill Wade QB University of Vanderbilt #1 pick by Los Angeles Rams
Famous Birthdays
- Charlie Johnson, American football defensive tackle (Pro Bowl 1979-81; All Pro 1980; Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings), born in West Columbia, Texas (d. 2021)
- Darrell Porter, American baseball catcher (MLB All Star 1974, 78-80; World Series MVP 1982), born in Joplin, Missouri (d. 2002)
- Larry Fortensky, American construction worker and 8th husband of actress Elizabeth Taylor (1991-96), born in Stanton, California (d. 2016)
- Ryuichi Sakamoto, Japanese musician (Yellow Magic Orchestra) and Academy Award-winning film composer (The Last Emperor), born in Tokyo, Japan (d. 2023) [1]
Famous Deaths
- Walter O Briggs, American entrepreneur and sports team owner (Detroit Tigers 1935-52), dies at 74
Died in 1952 1952 Highlights
About January 17, 1952
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 3 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
