What Happened on March 5, 1952

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Terence Rattigan's stage drama "Deep Blue Sea" premieres in London

Famous Birthdays

  • Alan Clark, British keyboardist (Dire Straits, 1980-95 - "Money for Nothing"; Tina Turner; Eric Clapton), producer, and composer, born in County Durham, England

Famous Deaths

  • Vladimir Shcherbachov, Soviet-Russian composer (Blokovskaya; The Thunderstorm), and professor (Leningrad Conservatory; Tbilisi Conservatory), dies at 63
Died in 1952 1952 Highlights

About March 5, 1952

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 1 month and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes

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