Governor Adlai E. Stevenson of Illinois is nominated for President by the Democratic Party. Meanwhile, General Dwight Eisenhower wins the Republican nomination. The Republican candidate for vice president is Richard Nixon. General Motors builds the first automobiles equipped with air conditioning. Puerto Rico is granted self-rule and becomes the first U. S. commonwealth. In Tehran, Ahmad Ghana replaces Mossadegh as Iranian premier. In Helsinki, the Soviet flag is raised at the Olympic opening ceremony for the first time.

The Yankees defeat the Dodgers in the 7th game to win their fourth straight World Series. Sugar Ray Robinson retires from boxing and the heavyweight title changes hands when Rocky Marciano KO´s Joe Walcott in the 13th round. In football, the Detroit Lions defeat the Cleveland Browns 17-7 to win the NFL title. Andrea Mead Lawrence wins the giant slalom event for U.S. in this year´s Olympics. Emil Zatopek breaks the marathon record to win his third Olympic gold. Another record holder, jockey Eddie Arcaro wins the Kentucky Derby for the fifth time riding "Hill Gail".

Back in 1952, the popular songs of that time were: "Anytime" performed by Eddie Fisher; "Blue Tango" performed by Leroy Anderson; "Botch-a-me" sung by Rosemary Clooney and as well as "Cry" by Johnnie Ray.  Also topping the musical charts that year were: "Delicado" by Percy Faith; "Half As Much" by Rosemary Clooney; "Wheel of Fortune" by Kay Starr; and the ever popular "You Belong to Me" by Jo Stafford. "Why Don´t You Believe Me" by Joni James. "Kiss of Fire" by Georgia Gibbs. "I Went to Your Wedding" by Patti Page. "Blue Tango" by Leroy Anderson. "Wheel of Fortune" by Kay Starr. "Glow-Worm" by Mills Brothers. "Auf Wiederseh´n Sweetheart" by Vera Lynn. "Slow Poke" by Pee Wee King.

Pez      
In 1952 Edward Haas brought his business to America and did extensive research with his products and the way children had grown attached to them. They placed heads on the dispensers and marketed it for children.

Then in 1952 the first fruit flavored Pez was introduced along with the first Pez dispensers with character heads on them. The first flavors of Pez included cherry, lemon, orange and strawberry.

Matchbox Cars    

It all started in 1952, when Jack Odell created a tiny, brass Road Roller and put it in a matchbox-sized container so his daughter could take it to school. Since then, Matchbox vehicles have inspired the imaginations of kids around the world.

Mr. potato Head    

Mr. Potato Head is born in 1952. The original toy consists of pieces like the eyes, ears, noses and mouths that consumers attached to a real potato. It was the first toy advertised on network television.

Best Movie: "The Greatest Show On Earth" - Produced by Cedil B. Demille

Best Actor: Gary Cooper - "High Noon"

Best Actress: Shirley Booth - "Come Back, Little Sheba"