What Happened on July 14, 1952

Historical Events

  • SS United States crosses Atlantic in 84:12 (record westward)

Famous Birthdays

  • Bob Casale, (aka Bob 2), American new wave rock musician (Devo - "Whip It!"), and record producer, born in Kent, Ohio (d. 2014)
  • Eric Laneuville, American actor (Larry-Room 222, St Elsewhere), born in New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Franklin Graham, American evangelist, son of Billy Graham, born in Asheville, North Carolina
  • George E. Lewis, American trombonist avant-garde jazz, electronic and contemporary classical composer, born in Chicago, Illinois
  • Jerry Houser, American actor (Slapshot, Summer of '42, Class of '44), born in Los Angeles, California
  • Joel Silver, American producer (Warriors, Xanadu, Die Hard), born in South Orange, New Jersey
  • Sheila Oliver, American politician (Lt. Governor of New Jersey, 2018-23; Member of NJ State Assembly, 2004-18), born in Newark, New Jersey (d. 2023)
  • Stan Shaw, American actor (Mississippi, Roots Next Generation), born in Chicago, Illinois

About July 14, 1952

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes

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