What Happened on March 20, 1952

Historical Events

Academy Awards

24th Academy Awards: "An American in Paris", Humphrey Bogart and Vivien Leigh win

  • Final ratification of peace treaty restoring sovereignty to Japan by US Senate

Famous Birthdays

  • Anand Armitraj, India, tennis player (Brother of ViJay)
  • Geoff Brabham, Australian auto racer (Can-Am 1981; 24 Hours of Le Mans 1993; IMSA GT C'ship 1988-91; Bathurst 1000 1997), born in Sydney, Australia

About March 20, 1952

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 1 month and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes

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