Historical Events
Churchill Visits US
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill makes an official visit to the US
West Point Suite
Darius Milhaud's orchestral composition "West Point Suite", marking the US Military Academy's sesquicentennial, premieres at Carnegie Hall, NYC
- Flying Enterprise sinks
Famous Deaths
- I. A. K. Pataudi, Indian cricket batsman (3 Tests England, 3 India; 1 x 100; Oxford University CC, Worcestershire CCC, Southern Punjab), dies from a heart attack at 41
- Victor Alexander John Hope, Viceroy of India (1936-43), dies at 64
1952 Highlights
About January 5, 1952
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 3 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
