Historical Events
- Queen Juliana of the Netherlands unveils statue "Docker" ("Dokwerker"), memorializing the February Strike of 1941 over the arrest of 450 Jews for the killing of a Nazi sympathizer; designed by Mari Andriessen, it was relocated in 1970 from Amsterdam's Waterlooplein Market to Jonas Daniel Meijerplein (Square)
Famous Deaths
- Harry Makepeace, English cricketer (4 Tests for England v Australia 1920-21), dies at 71
1952 Highlights
About December 19, 1952
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 3 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Here In My Heart - Al Martino
