On this day

September 21, 1952

Revisit the news, notable people, and historical moments connected to this date.

Portrait 1080 × 1920 PNG · created on your device

Filter by:

Headlines from September 21, 1952

A DARK AND VIOLENT STEINBECK NOVEL; Into a Story of Social Horror, the Author Weaves a Fantasia of History and of Myth

By Mark Schorer

MacLellan, J: 2 1/2, beaten to death by stepfather

None0 words

New Turn

By Unknown Author

The Republicans have pegged their campaign largely on one theme -- that it's time for a change because of the "top to bottom mess in Washington." In developing this theme they have pounded relentlessly on two charges -- that the Administration has been "riddled" with corruption, and that it has been "slow" in weeding Communists out of Government.

None0 words

$170,719,000 in Housing Bonds Faces Fatigued Market Tuesday; First Offering of P. H. A. in Over 8 Months Due as Tax-Exempt Local Issues Are in Deep Funk After Long Dip

By Paul Heffernan

PHA to offer $170,719,000 in Fed-backed bonds of 79 local units; 1st offering in 8 mos; slow sales of other issues, other problems noted

None0 words

VILLANOVA TOPPLES KENTUCKY, 25 TO 6; Winners Tally Twice in Third Period of Lexington Game -- Jones Sprints 73 Yards

By the Associated Press

LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 20 -- Gene Filipski and Ben Addiego, two fleet runners, found gaping holes in Kentucky's defense tonight and helped Villanova win an intersectional football game, 25 -- 6.

None0 words

U. S. FOREIGN TRADE LOOMS BIG IN PLANS; Future of Nation's Economy Occupies Business and Government Leaders

By Brendan M. Jones

Planning for the future of the nation's economy, with emphasis on expanding foreign trade as a key source of strength, is gaining wider attention from business and Government leaders.

None0 words

1952Dave Gregory, English guitarist and keyboard player^[†]

David Charles Gregory is an English guitarist from Swindon, best known for his work with the rock band XTC. He was a member of the group between the single "Life Begins at the Hop" (1979) and early sessions for the album Apple Venus Volume 1 (1999), contributing guitar, keyboards, and occasional string arrangements.

1952John Taylor, Baron Taylor of Warwick, English lawyer and politician^[†]

John David Beckett Taylor, Baron Taylor of Warwick is a member of the House of Lords in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. In 1996, at the age of 44, he became one of the youngest people in the upper house.

Historical Context for September 21, 1952

In 1952, the world population was approximately 2,584,086,339 people^[†]

Headlines from September 21, 1952

A DARK AND VIOLENT STEINBECK NOVEL; Into a Story of Social Horror, the Author Weaves a Fantasia of History and of Myth

New Turn

$170,719,000 in Housing Bonds Faces Fatigued Market Tuesday; First Offering of P. H. A. in Over 8 Months Due as Tax-Exempt Local Issues Are in Deep Funk After Long Dip

VILLANOVA TOPPLES KENTUCKY, 25 TO 6; Winners Tally Twice in Third Period of Lexington Game -- Jones Sprints 73 Yards

U. S. FOREIGN TRADE LOOMS BIG IN PLANS; Future of Nation's Economy Occupies Business and Government Leaders

Notable Births

Historical Context for September 21, 1952