Famous Birthdays
- (Terry) "Topper" Price, American blues, jazz and rock vocalist and harmonica player (The Upsetters), born in Plateau, Alabama (d. 2007)
- Gianna Rolandi, American soprano (Der Rosenkavalier), born in New York City
- Mahes Goonatillake, cricketer (Sri Lankan keeper in their 1st 5 Tests)
- Reginald Veljohnson, actor (Carl Winslow-Family Matters, Die Hard)
Famous Deaths
- Lydia Field Emmet, American painter (b. 1866)
Died in 1952 1952 Highlights
About August 16, 1952
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
