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What Happened on August 3, 1952

Historical Events

Ascari Wins F1 Championship

Italian Ferrari driver Alberto Ascari clinches Formula 1 World Drivers Championship by winning German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring

  • XV Summer Olympic Games close in Helsinki, Finland

Famous Birthdays

  • Frank Schaeffer, American author (Crazy for God), born in Champéry, Switzerland
  • Jay North, American actor (Dennis the Menace, Maya), born in Hollywood, California
  • Loles León, Spanish actress (Aquí no hay quien viva), born in Barcelona
  • Osvaldo Ardiles, Argentine soccer midfielder (51 caps, FIFA World Cup 1978; Huracán, Tottenham Hotspur) and manager ( Swindon Town, Newcastle United, WBA, Tottenham Hotspur), born in Córdoba, Argentina

About August 3, 1952

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo