March 20, 1952
Gas cost $0.27 a gallon in the spring of 1952, and the Dow Jones stood at 292 — the Korean War was in its second year, with General Ridgway telling senators that an end to the fighting depended on a political decision rather than a military one. On American television, "I Love Lucy" was the undisputed top-rated show in the country, while Kay Starr's "Wheel of Fortune" held the number one spot on the music charts. In sports, the Minneapolis Lakers claimed the NBA championship by defeating the New York Knicks, the same spring that "The Greatest Show on Earth" took home the Academy Award for Best Picture.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — March 20, 1952
NY Times Headlines — Week of March 20, 1952
South Africa Premier Defies Supreme Court On Color Law; Tribunal Voids Separate Voting List -- Malan Calls Situation Intolerable Premier Of South Africa Defies Supreme Court On The Color Law
Senate Ratifies Japan Pacts And Treaties On Pacific Arms; As The Senate Ratified The Japanese Peace Treaty Japan Peace Pact Voted By Senate
Truman Launches Aid For Fugitives From Soviet Bloc; Allots $4,300,000 Under The Kersten Amendment To Those Enrolling In West'S Defense Scientists May Benefit President Ignores Protests By Russia In Acting Within The Mutual Security Act Truman Launches Aid For Fugitives
World Events — March 1952
Time Person of the Year — 1952
On the radio
Billboard Charts — March 20, 1952
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1951–52 Season
Emmy Winners — 1952
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — March 20, 1952
On the field
Sports Champions — March 20, 1952
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