December is the twelfth and last month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars. It is one of seven months with the length of 31 days. December is the first month of meteorological winter in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, December is the seasonal equivalent to June in the Northern hemisphere, which is the first month of summer. December is the month with the shortest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest daylight hours of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
December symbols: Its birth flower is the narcissus. The birthstones of December are the turquoise, zircon, and tanzanite. The zodiac signs for the month of December are Sagittarius (until December 21) and Capricorn (December 22 onwards).
Historical Events for December, 1952
Day of Week 1st » The 'New York Daily News' reports the news of Christine Jorgensen, the first notable case of sexual reassignment surgery.
Day of Week 5th » Great Smog of 1952: A cold fog descends upon London, combining with air pollution and killing at least 12,000 in the weeks and months that follow.
Day of Week 20th » A United States Air Force Douglas C-124 Globemaster II called C-124 crashes and burns in Moses Lake, Washington killing 87.
Famous Birthdays on December in 1952
1st » Stephen Poliakoff, English director, producer, and playwright
2nd » James Lancelot, English organist and conductor
2nd » Rob Mounsey, American keyboard player, composer, and producer (Joe Cool (band) named Joe Cool)
2nd » Carol Shea-Porter, American politician
3rd » Don Barnes, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (38 Special (band) known as 38 Special)
3rd » Christos Hatziskoulidis, Greek footballer (d. 2010)
3rd » Benny Hinn, American evangelist and author
3rd » Mel Smith, English comedian, actor, director, and producer (d. 2013)
5th » Bobby Barth, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (Blackfoot (band) named Blackfoot)