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Born in 1952: Poland

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

What was Poland like in 1952?

Here is what Poland was like in 1952. In cinemas, people watched “Les Misérables”. In the news: Mine explosion in Zabrze. 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

  • Les Misérables · No. 1 in 1952 · France
  • William Tell · No. 2 in 1952 · Italy
  • The Crew · No. 3 in 1952 · Poland

Cars

  • Warszawa M-20 · FSO
  • FSO Warszawa · FSO

Snacks and ice creams

  • Oranżada · Fizzy orange pop

Phones and gadgets

  • The CB-49: Poland's own phone · Radomska Wytwórnia Telefonów (RWT)
  • Polish Television goes on air · Telewizja Polska (TVP) (1952-10-25)

Fashion

  • The bikiniarze · Jazz-loving rebels

Sports

  • Ruch Chorzów are Polish champions · 1952 Polish football championship
  • 4 Olympic medals for Poland in Helsinki · 1952 Summer Olympics: 1 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze
  • Kolejarz Warsaw win the Polish Cup · 1952 Polish Cup final (1952-12-21)

In the news

  • Mine explosion in Zabrze (1952-03-04)
  • Building of the Palace of Culture begins (1952-05-02)
  • Soap and washing powder rationed (1952-05-02)
  • Radio Free Europe starts broadcasting in Polish (1952-05-03)
  • Sugar and sweets rationed (1952-05-12)
  • New constitution creates the Polish People's Republic (1952-07-22)
  • First Polish TV programme goes on air (1952-10-25)
  • Parliamentary elections (1952-10-26)

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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What was Poland like in 1952?

Here is what Poland was like in 1952. In cinemas, people watched “Les Misérables”. In the news: Mine explosion in Zabrze. 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.

How old is someone born in 1952?

Someone born in 1952 turns 74 in 2026.

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Last updated October 27, 2026