What Happened on February 2, 1952

Historical Events

"3 O’Clock Blues"

B.B. King's “3 O’Clock Blues” hits #1 on the US Billboard's R&B hit parade to become his first national hit

Givenchy's First Collection

Hubert de Givenchy presents his first collection in Paris with Bettina Graziani opening the show


Famous Birthdays

  • John Cornyn, American politician (Senator-R-Texas 2002-), born in Houston, Texas

Park Geun-hye (72 years old)

1st female President of South Korea (2013-17), born in Jung-gu, Taegu


Born in 1952

Famous Deaths

  • Charles de Rochefort, French silent film actor (The Ten Commandments), dies at 72
  • Johann Babtist Thaller, German composer, dies at 79
1952 Highlights

About February 2, 1952

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 2 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes

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