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Born in 1952: Singapore

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

What was Singapore like in 1952?

Here is what Singapore was like in 1952. In the news: Seletar councillor resigns. 1952 was also the Year of the Water Dragon, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1952.

Cars

  • Fords made in Bukit Timah · Ford

Snacks and ice creams

  • Ice balls
  • Sinalco · National Aerated Water Company

Phones and gadgets

  • The Rediffusion box · Rediffusion
  • Television on show · Pye

Fashion

  • Traditional dress every day

Sports

  • Singapore wins the Malaya Cup · 1952 Malaya Cup final

In the news

  • Seletar councillor resigns (1952-09-25)
  • City Council election (1952-12-06)
  • New councillor for Seletar (1952-12-16)

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 Singapore like in 1952?

Here is what Singapore was like in 1952. In the news: Seletar councillor resigns. 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