Historical Events
Event of Interest
American fast food restaurant chain "KFC" [Kentucky Fried Chicken] opens its first franchise in Salt Lake City, Utah

Colonel Sanders
- Dutch Minister of Justice Donker decides war criminal Willy Lages will not be executed but sentenced to life
- Underwater volcano explodes under research vessel Kaiyo-maru-5
Famous Birthdays
- Joseph P. Kennedy II, American politician (Rep-D-Massachusetts 1987-99), born in Boston, Massachusetts
- Mark Sandman, American singer-songwriter and musician (Morphine; Treat Her Right), born in Newton, Massachusetts (d. 1999)
1952 Highlights
About September 24, 1952
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 4 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra