Historical Events
- Franklin National Bank issues 1st bank credit card
- Stanley Cup Final, Olympia Stadium, Detroit, MI: Detroit Red Wings beat Montreal Canadiens, 3-0 for a 4-0 series sweep
- The maiden flight of the B-52 Stratofortress prototype
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Bengt Gingsjö, Swedish swimmer, born in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland
- Donald Harvey, American serial killer, healthcare worker who killed at least 37 patients, born in Hamilton, Ohio (d. 2017)
- Kym Gyngell, Australian comedian, born in Melbourne, Australia
- Sam McMurray, American actor (Tracey Ullman), born in NYC, New York
Famous Weddings
Jackie Coogan
American actor Jackie Coogan (37) weds American dancer Dorothea "Dodie" Lamphere (38) [exact day unconfirmed]
1952 Highlights
About April 15, 1952
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries
