Historical Events
Cricket Debut
Test debut of great Australian cricket captain (62 Tests) and broadcaster Richie Benaud, v West Indies at the SCG
Famous Birthdays
- Peter Garland, American composer, and musicologist, born in Portland, Maine
- Peter Tatchell, Australian-born British politician, journalist and human rights campaigner (Peter Tatchell Foundation), born in Melbourne, Australia
- Sara Mandiano [Françoise Castellani], French singer & songwriter, born in France
- Timothy White, American journalist (d. 2002)
Famous Deaths
- Sveinn Bjornsson, Danish-Icelandic politician (1st President of Iceland 1944-52) and poet, dies at 70
1952 Highlights
About January 25, 1952
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 2 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius
