Famous Birthdays
- Gary Holton, English actor and musician (d. 1985)
- Oliver Mtukudzi, Zimbabwean singer and musician (Tuku music), born in Highfield, Zimbabwe (d. 2019)
- Robert W Goodlatte, (Rep-R-Virginia)
Famous Deaths
- Cor Ruys, Dutch actor (Princess Stage, The Cross-Patch), dies at 63
- Ian Hay [John Hay Beith], British novelist and playwright (Pip, Carrying On), dies at 76
- Kaarlo Juho Ståhlberg, first President of Finland (b. 1865)
1952 Highlights
About September 22, 1952
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 4 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo