1952 (AD 1952) Historical Timeline & Archive

Notable Figures in 1952 (AD 1952) (13)

• Angela Strank (Born: 1952) — British engineer and Chief Scientist at BP, specializing in downstream technology.
• Charles Maurras (Died: 1952-11-16) — Major French philosopher and intellectual, founder of Action Française, known for monarchism and integral nationalism.
• D. S. Senanayake (Died: 1952-03-22) — Pioneering statesman and the first Prime Minister of Ceylon, revered as the 'Father of the Nation'.
• Dale G. Renlund (Born: 1952) — American religious leader and former cardiologist serving in the LDS Church.
• Dan Aykroyd (Born: 1952-07-01) — Iconic actor, comedian, and musician known for SNL, Ghostbusters, and The Blues Brothers.
• George VI (Died: 1952-02-06) — King of the UK (1936-1952); navigated the end of the British Empire.
• Knut Hamsun (Died: 1952-02-19) — Influential Norwegian novelist, pioneer of psychological literature and stream of consciousness.
• Mickey Rourke (Born: 1952-09-16) — American actor known for intense leading man roles, career marked by dramatic shifts and comebacks.
• Orhan Pamuk (Born: 1952-06-07) — A leading Turkish novelist and Nobel laureate celebrated for exploring modern Turkish identity.
• Paramahansa Yogananda (Died: 1952-03-07) — Pioneering yogi and guru who brought Kriya Yoga to the West.
• Steven Seagal (Born: 1952-04-10) — American actor, martial artist, and filmmaker known for his action roles and controversial career.
• Sushma Swaraj (Born: 1952-02-14) — Indian lawyer, politician, and diplomat who served as Delhi's CM and India's External Affairs Minister.
• Vladimir Putin (Born: 1952-10-07) — Long-serving Russian leader, former intelligence officer, and President of the Russian Federation.