Historical Events
- "New Faces of 1952" opens at Royale Theater, NYC; runs for 365 performances
Famous Birthdays
- James Herndon, American media psychologist
Famous Deaths
- Alec Hearne, English cricket batsman (1 Test; Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1894; Kent), dies at 88
- Frances Benjamin Johnston, American pioneering female photographer
1952 Highlights
About May 16, 1952
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 4 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
