Birthday Report for June 21st, 1952 |
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Events of the Month for Robin Williams |
When Robin Williams entered the world, these stories made the front page of the nation's newspapers: In Washington, D.C., President Truman approves a .5 billion Mutual Security Bill. American Leon Fleisher wins the Queen Elizabeth International Music Competition. Congress passes the McCarran-Walter immigration quota bill despite a veto by President Truman. "Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl" is published in the United States. The Soviet government appoints Andrei Gromyko as Soviet ambassador to Great Britain. |
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Entertainment News for the year Robin Williams was born |
| Audiences were applauding these developments in the entertainment industry when Robin Williams was an infant. Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds star in Singin' in the Rain, a satire on Hollywood as it makes the transition from silent film to talkies. Gary Cooper wins Best Actor Oscar for High Noon. At the top of the music charts this year are Botch-A-Me, I Went to Your Wedding and The Lion Sleeps Tonight (a.k.a. Wimoweh). |
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Popular Music when Robin Williams was born. |
| When Robin Williams was rocking in a cradle, these songs were topping the music charts: Back in 1952, the popular songs were: Anytime performed by Eddie Fisher; Blue Tango performed by Leroy Anderson; Botch-a-me sung by Rosemary Clooney; as well as Cry by Johnnie Ray. Also topping the musical charts: 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. |
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| Movie News for the year Robin Williams was born. |
| While Robin Williams was discovering how to stand up, The Academy gave a standing ovation to these movies and actors: 'The Greatest Show On Earth'- Produced by Cecil B. Demille won the Best Movie Academy Award in 1952. Also this year, the Academy Award for Best Actor went to Gary Cooper for his role in 'High Noon' and the Best Actress Award went to Shirley Booth for her role in 'Come Back, Little Sheba'. |
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