What Happened on January 31, 1952

Historical Events

  • Detroit Tigers Harry Heilmann & Pittsburgh Pirates Paul Waner elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
  • Dutch Lutheran Church reunites after 1½ centuries

Famous Birthdays

  • Nadya Rusheva, Russian painter, born in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (d. 1969)
  • Rosanne Musgrave, English headmistress (Blackheath HS, 1989-2000)
  • Thomas Lawrence Toscano, American conductor (Opera OGGI NY), composer, and broadcaster, born in The Bronx, New York

About January 31, 1952

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 2 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes

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