Historical Events
- 56th Boston Marathon won by Doroteo Flores of Guatemala in 2:31:53
- BOAC begins 1st passenger service with jets (London-Rome route)
- Secretaries' Day (now Administrative Professionals' Day) is first celebrated
Famous Divorces
Clark Gable
American actor Clark Gable (50) and socialite Sylvia Ashley (47) divorce
Famous Deaths
- Leslie Banks, English actor (Henry V, 21 Days, Eye Witness), dies at 61
- Stafford Cripps, British Labour politician, dies at 62
Died in 1952 1952 Highlights
About April 21, 1952
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 72 years and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
