Historical Events
African Queen
"African Queen" film directed by John Huston, starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn is released in the US
- American alpine skier Andrea Mead-Lawrence is only multi-gold medallist at the Oslo Winter Olympics when she wins the slalom, after taking out the inaugural giant slalom
Altwegg wins Gold
Britain's Jeannette Altwegg wins the Olympic women’s figure skating gold medal at the Olso Winter Games ahead of American Tenley Albright, who goes on to win in Cortina d'Ampezzo (1956)
- Emmett Ashford is certified to be first black umpire in organised baseball; has to wait until 1966 for MLB debut
Famous Birthdays
- Catherine Cummins, 1st of 5 siblings born on 2/20, born in Clintwood, Virginia
About February 20, 1952
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 2 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
