What Happened on August 28, 1952

Historical Events

  • German & Israeli reach accord about recovery payments
  • Yakov Malik succeeds Valerian Zorin as Soviet Foreign Minister

Famous Birthdays

  • Guy Nadon, Canadian actor (L'ange gardien), born in Montréal, Québec
  • Jacques Chagnon, Canadian politician (45th President of the National Assembly), born in Montréal, Québec
  • Rita Dove, African-American poet (Thomas and Beulah), born in Akron, Ohio
  • Wendelin Wiedeking, German businessman (CEO - Porsche AG), born in Ahlen, Germany

About August 28, 1952

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes

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