1952
Dave Valentin, American flautist (died 2017)
David Peter Valentin was an American Latin jazz flautist of Puerto Rican descent.
Dave Valentin, American flautist (died 2017)
The 1950s
Explore 1426 historical events from 1950–1959.
1952
Jack Middelburg, Dutch motorcycle racer (died 1984)
Jack Middelburg was a Dutch professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. Together with Wil Hartog and Boet van Dulmen, he was part of a contingent of Dutch riders who competed at…
Jack Middelburg, Dutch motorcycle racer (died 1984)
1952
Richard Blundell, English economist and academic
Sir Richard William Blundell CBE FBA is a British economist and econometrician.
Richard Blundell, English economist and academic
1952
Jacques Audiard, French director and screenwriter
Jacques Audiard is a French film director, producer, and screenwriter. One of the most awarded French filmmakers in history, his international accolades include an Academy Award, t…
Jacques Audiard, French director and screenwriter
1952
Chris Anderson, Australian rugby league player and coach
Christopher Anderson is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s, and coached in the 1990s and 2000s. An Australian Kangaroos and…
Chris Anderson, Australian rugby league player and coach
1952
Christine Baranski, American actress and singer
Christine Jane Baranski is an American actress. She received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Maryann Thorpe in the si…
Christine Baranski, American actress and singer
1952
Chuck Baldwin, American pastor and politician
Charles Obadiah Baldwin is an American right-wing politician, radio host, and as founder he served as pastor of Independent Crossroad Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida. As of 20…
Chuck Baldwin, American pastor and politician
1952
Joseph W
Joseph William Tobin is an American prelate of the Catholic Church. A member of the Redemptorist order, he has been the Archbishop of Newark since 2017. He previously served as the…
Joseph W
1952
Belinda Green, Australian beauty queen and 1972 Miss World
Belinda Lynette Green OAM is an Australian model and beauty queen who won the Miss World 1972 contest at the age of 20. She became the second Australian to win the title; the firs…
Belinda Green, Australian beauty queen and 1972 Miss World
1952
Ed Lee, American politician and attorney, 43rd Mayor of San Francisco (died 2017)
Edwin Mah Lee was an American politician and attorney who served as the 43rd Mayor of San Francisco from 2011 until his death in 2017.
Ed Lee, American politician and attorney, 43rd Mayor of San Francisco (died 2017)
1952
Chiaki Mukai, Japanese physician and astronaut
Chiaki Mukai is a Japanese physician and JAXA astronaut. She was the first Japanese woman in space, the first Japanese citizen to have two spaceflights, and the first Asian woman …
Chiaki Mukai, Japanese physician and astronaut
1952
Gerrit Zalm, Dutch economist and politician, Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands
Gerrit Zalm is a retired Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and businessman.
Gerrit Zalm, Dutch economist and politician, Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands
1952
Peter McNab, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2022)
Peter Maxwell McNab was a Canadian-born American professional ice hockey player. He played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1973 to 1987, with the Buffalo Sabres…
Peter McNab, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2022)
1952
Sly Dunbar, Jamaican musician (died 2026)
Lowell Fillmore "Sly" Dunbar was a Jamaican drummer, best known as one half of the prolific Jamaican rhythm section and reggae production duo Sly and Robbie.
Sly Dunbar, Jamaican musician (died 2026)
1952
John Kasich, American politician, 69th Governor of Ohio
John Richard Kasich Jr. is an American politician and author who was the 69th governor of Ohio from 2011 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a member…
John Kasich, American politician, 69th Governor of Ohio
1952
Domingos Maubere, East Timorese Catholic priest and activist (died 2025)
Domingos da Silva Soares, popularly known as Padre Maubere or Amu Du, was an East Timorese Roman Catholic priest, activist, and independence leader. Born in Letefoho in what was th…
Domingos Maubere, East Timorese Catholic priest and activist (died 2025)
1952
Mary Walsh, Canadian actress, producer, and screenwriter
Mary Cynthia Walsh is a Canadian actress, comedian, and writer. She is known for her work on CODCO and This Hour Has 22 Minutes.
Mary Walsh, Canadian actress, producer, and screenwriter
1952
Londa Schiebinger, American academic and author
Londa Schiebinger is the John L. Hinds Professor of History of Science, Department of History, and by courtesy the d-school, Stanford University. She received her Ph.D. from Harvar…
Londa Schiebinger, American academic and author
1952
David Byrne, Scottish singer-songwriter, producer, and actor
David Byrne is an American musician, writer, visual artist, and filmmaker. He was a founding member and the principal songwriter, lead vocalist, and guitarist of the rock band Talk…
David Byrne, Scottish singer-songwriter, producer, and actor
1952
Michael Fallon, Scottish politician, Secretary of State for Defence
Sir Michael Cathel Fallon is a British politician who served as Secretary of State for Defence from 2014 to 2017. A member of the Conservative Party, he served as Member of Parliam…
Michael Fallon, Scottish politician, Secretary of State for Defence
1952
Donald R
Donald Ray McMonagle is a former astronaut and a veteran of three shuttle flights. He became the Manager, Launch Integration, at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on August 15, 19…
Donald R
1952
Robert Zemeckis, American director, producer, and screenwriter
Robert Lee Zemeckis, sometimes referred to as Bob Zemeckis, is an American filmmaker. Known for directing and producing a range of successful and influential films that often blend…
Robert Zemeckis, American director, producer, and screenwriter
1952
Chazz Palminteri, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter
Calogero Lorenzo "Chazz" Palminteri is an American actor, producer, screenwriter, and playwright. He is best known for his film roles in A Bronx Tale (1993), based on his play of t…
Chazz Palminteri, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter
1952
Diane Duane, American author and screenwriter
Diane Duane is an American science fiction and fantasy author, long based in Ireland. Her works include the Young Wizards young adult fantasy series and the Rihannsu Star Trek nove…
Diane Duane, American author and screenwriter