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What Happened on July 5, 1952

Historical Events

Of Thee I Sing

Revival of George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind's musical political satire "Of Thee I Sing", directed by Kaufman, closes at Ziegfeld Theater, NYC, after 72 performances

Wimbledon Women's Tennis

Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Maureen Connolly beats Louise Brough 7-5, 6-3 for the first of 3 straight Wimbledon crowns


Famous Birthdays

  • David Dreier, American entrepreneur and politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California), born in Kansas City, Missouri
  • Michael McNabb, American contemporary instrumental and electroacoustic composer (Dreamsong; Invisible Cities), born in Salinas, California
  • Terence T. Henricks, USAF colonel and NASA astronaut (STS 44, 55, 70, 78), born in Bryan, Ohio
  • Timothy Drury, American session and touring keyboardist (Don Henley, Whitesnake, The Eagles), born in Los Angeles, California

About July 5, 1952

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 72 years and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes

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