What Happened on February 26, 1952

Historical Events

  • Netherlands-Indonesian Unity conference

Event of Interest

PM Winston Churchill announces Britain has its own atomic bomb

Famous Birthdays

  • John Giblin, Scottish session and touring rock and jazz electric and acoustic bass player (Peter Gabriel; Kate Bush; Jon Anderson; Peter Erskine), born in Bellshill, Scotland

Famous Weddings

  • American singer Jo Stafford (34) weds American arranger and composer Paul Weston (39) at St Gregory's Catholic Church in Los Angeles, California, until his death in 1996
Died in 1952 1952 Highlights

About February 26, 1952

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

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