What Happened on February 4, 1952

Historical Events

"Tetsuwan Atom"

"Tetsuwan Atom" by Osamu Tezuka first published in Weekly Shonen Magazine in Japan

First African-American TV Executive

Jackie Robinson becomes the 1st African American executive of a major US TV and radio station as Director of Community Activities at radio WNBC-NY and TV station WNBT


Famous Birthdays

  • Jerry Shirley, British rock drummer (Humble Pie - "Black Coffee"), born in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, England
  • Li Yinhe, Chinese sociologist and sexologist, born in Beijing, China
  • Lisa Eichhorn, American actress (Cutter's Way, Yanks), born in Reading, Pennsylvania

About February 4, 1952

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes

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