What Happened on September 7, 1952

Historical Events

F1 World Champion

Alberto Ascari of Italy in a Ferrari wins Formula 1 World Drivers Championship with victory in season ending Italian Grand Prix at Monza; wins title by 12 points from countryman Giuseppe Farina

General Naguib forms Egyptian government and becomes Premier
NY Yankees Johnny Mize's pinch-hit grand slam gives Yanks a 5-1 win at Washington, giving him a HR in all 15 major league parks
Outfielder Don Grate throws a baseball a record 434'1" (Tenn)

Events in 1952