What Happened on July 15, 1952

Historical Events

  • 1st transatlantic helicopter flight begins

Famous Birthdays

  • David Pack, American musician (Ambrosia), born in Huntington Park, California
  • Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, American politician (1st Cuban American elected to Congress, Rep-R-Florida 1989-2019), born in Havana, Cuba
  • Jeff Carlisi, American rock guitarist (.38 Special), born in Boston, Massachusetts
  • Jill Long, American politician (Rep-D-Indiana 1989-95), born in Warsaw, Indiana
  • Johnny Thunders [Genzale], American punk rock guitarist (New York Dolls), born in Queens, New York (d. 1991)
  • Judy McGrath, American television executive
  • Terry O'Quinn, American actor (Lost), born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Famous Weddings

  • Gerald Lascelles, son of English Princess Mary, weds Angela Dowding
Died in 1952 1952 Highlights

About July 15, 1952

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes

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