Historical Events
- 2nd Berlin International Film Festival: "One Summer of Happiness" wins Golden Bear (audience vote)
- USSR declares peace treaty with Japan invalid
Famous Birthdays
- Dale Krantz, American singer (Rossington-Collins Band)
- Oliver Knussen, British composer (Where the Wild Things Are, Chicara), born in Glasgow, Scotland (d. 2018)
Pete Farndon
Pete Farndon, English musician (The Pretenders), born in Hereford, England (d. 1983)
- Siegfried Brietzke, German coxless rower (Olympic gold 1972, 76, 80), born in Rostock, Germany
- Spencer Abraham, American politician, 10th United States Secretary of Energy, born in East Lansing, Michigan
Famous Deaths
- Michael von Faulhaber, Cardinal/archbishop of Munich, dies at 83
1952 Highlights
About June 12, 1952
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 7 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
