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Born in 1952: France

This was France in 1952. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was France like in 1952?

Here is what France was like in 1952. In cinemas, people watched “Little World of Don Camillo”. In the news: Givenchy's first collection. 1952 was also the Year of the Water Dragon, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1952.

Films

  • Little World of Don Camillo · Julien Duvivier
  • Violettes impériales (Imperial Violets) · Richard Pottier
  • Fanfan la Tulipe · Christian-Jaque

On TV

  • 36 chandelles · RTF · variety show

Cars

  • Renault 4CV · Renault
  • Citroën 2CV · Citroën

Snacks and ice creams

  • Roc-Dou · Seashell sweets
  • Hollywood chewing gum · Hollywood
  • Choco BN on the beach tour · Biscuiterie nantaise (BN)

Phones and gadgets

  • "Le 22 à Asnières" · Fernand Raynaud
  • The U43 phone · PTT (Ericsson design)
  • TV clubs · RTF

Fashion

  • The Breton striped top · Marinière
  • Pierre Cardin · Fashion for more people
  • Ready-to-wear arrives · Prêt-à-porter

Sports

  • Reims are French champions · French football championship 1952–53 (Division 1)
  • 18 Olympic medals for France in Helsinki · 1952 Summer Olympics: 6 gold, 6 silver, 6 bronze
  • 1 Winter Olympic medal for France in Oslo · 1952 Winter Olympics: 0 gold, 0 silver, 1 bronze
  • Nice win the French Cup · French Cup final 1952 (1952-05-04)

Popular baby names

  • Marie · Girls
  • Jean · Boys
  • Martine · Girls
  • Michel · Boys
  • Alain · Boys
  • Françoise · Girls

In the news

  • Givenchy's first collection (1952-02-02)
  • Floods in the south-west (1952-02-02)
  • Georges Brassens makes his debut (1952-03-08)
  • Old Tignes disappears under a lake (1952-03-15)
  • Jeux interdits opens (1952-05-09)
  • Wages linked to prices (1952-07-08)
  • The Dominici affair (1952-08-05)
  • Le Corbusier's Cité radieuse opens (1952-10-14)

1952: the Year of the Water Dragon

People born from about 4 February 1952 to 3 February 1953 share the Dragon as their year animal, with the Water element: confidence and ambition with wisdom and flow. Those born earlier in January belong to the Metal Rabbit year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was France like in 1952?

Here is what France was like in 1952. In cinemas, people watched “Little World of Don Camillo”. In the news: Givenchy's first collection. 1952 was also the Year of the Water Dragon, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1952.

What animal year was 1952?

1952 was the Year of the Water Dragon, from about 4 February 1952 to 3 February 1953. People born in January 1952 belong to the Metal Rabbit year.

What were popular baby names in France in 1952?

Popular names included Marie, Jean, Martine, and Michel.

How old is someone born in 1952?

Someone born in 1952 turns 74 in 2026.

How can I see the exact day I was born?

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Last updated October 27, 2026