Historical Events
Sports History
Future world champion Rocky Marciano knocks out Italian heavyweight boxer Gino Buonvino in the 2nd round at Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence for his 40th straight win
Famous Birthdays
- Alex de Grassi, American new-age fingerstyle guitarist (Clockwork), born in Yokosuka, Japan
- Ed Gagliardi, American rock bassist (Foreigner - "Cold As Ice"), born in New York City, (d. 2014)
- Freddy Maertens, Belgian cyclist, born in Nieuwpoort, Belgium
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Einstein, German-American musicologist (Mozart catalogue revision), dies at 71
- Josephine Tey, English author (The Daughter of Time), dies of cancer at 55
1952 Highlights
About February 13, 1952
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 1 month and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius