What happened on 16 December 1952?

Discover what happened on 16 December 1952 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • Georg Bauer (German engineer)
  • Robert Henry Best (American journalist (1896-1952))
  • Potti Sreeramulu (Indian activist (1901–1952))
  • Bowman Foster Ashe (U.S. educator/served as the first president of the University of Miami)