What Happened on September 6, 1952

Historical Events

  • Canadian TV begins in Montreal

Famous Birthdays

  • (Steven) "Buddy" Miller, American folk and country singer-songwriter, born in Fairborn, Ohio
  • Jack Waldman, American jazz and rock keyboardist and avant garde composer, born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey (d. 1986)

Famous Deaths

Gertrude Lawrence (1898-1952)

English actress (Mimi, Rembrandt) and musical performer, dies of liver and abdominal cancer at 54

  • Jose Forns y Cuadras, Spanish composer and teacher, dies at 54
Died in 1952 1952 Highlights

About September 6, 1952

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 7 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes

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