How Many Birthday Candles Did You Have in 1952? Find Out and See Key Events!

People born in 1952 would be 72 years old today. They've been alive for an impressive 72 years! Use our age calculator to see exactly how many days, weeks, or even months they've experienced. Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the British throne in 1952, beginning a reign that would last over seven decades. The polio vaccine, developed by Jonas Salk, began field testing in 1952.

What Major Happened in 1952?

Below are 10 major events that happened in the year 1952 when you were 72 years old.

1. Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the British throne following the death of her father, King George VI.
2. The polio vaccine, developed by Jonas Salk, began testing.
3. The Mau Mau Uprising against British colonial rule began in Kenya.
4. The first hydrogen car, the GM Electrovan, was developed.
5. Ernest Hemingway's novel 'The Old Man and the Sea' was published.
6. The first ever Playboy magazine was published featuring Marilyn Monroe on the cover.
7. The first video tape recorder, the Ampex VRX-1000, was introduced.
8. The Today Show premiered on NBC.
9. The United States successfully tested its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
10. Agatha Christie's play 'The Mousetrap' opened in London's West End, becoming the longest continuously running play in history.

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