The Pakistan national cricket team toured India in the 1952–53 season, playing five Tests. The First Test was the first-ever Test for Pakistan after its inception and the second match resulted in Pakistan's first Test victory. India won the series 2–1 with two Tests being drawn.
Deepak Shodhan scores 110 on Test Cricket debut for India v Pakistan, Calcutta
The Pakistan national cricket team toured India in the 1952–53 season, playing five Tests.
Historical Significance
The Pakistan national cricket team toured India in the 1952–53 season, playing five Tests.
Events Before
American actor Burgess Meredith (43) weds (his 4th and final time) Swedish-American ballerina Kaja Sundsten (21), until
American actor Burgess Meredith (43) weds (his 4th and final time) Swedish-American ballerina Kaja Sundsten (21), until his death in 1997
"La Vie Commence Demain," the first X-rated movie depicting artificial insemination, opens in London
"La Vie Commence Demain," the first X-rated movie depicting artificial insemination, opens in London
English-American actress Elizabeth Taylor's 1st divorce from American hotel heir Conrad Hilton Jr. after nearly 9 months
English-American actress Elizabeth Taylor's 1st divorce from American hotel heir Conrad Hilton Jr. after nearly 9 months of marriage
American civil rights activist W.E.B. Du Bois (83) weds award-winning author Shirley Graham (54) in Queens, New York
American civil rights activist W.E.B. Du Bois (83) weds award-winning author Shirley Graham (54) in Queens, New York
American actress and singer Doris Day (29) weds American film and television producer Martin Melcher (35) in Burbank, Ca
American actress and singer Doris Day (29) weds American film and television producer Martin Melcher (35) in Burbank, California, until his death in 1968
Events After
Hank Williams dies
Hank Williams, American singer, songwriter, and musician, known for american singer, songwriter, and musician, died on 1953-01-01.
Ernest Bloch's work for viola and piano, "Suite Hébraïque," part of his "Jewish Cycle," premieres in Chicago
Ernest Bloch's work for viola and piano, "Suite Hébraïque," part of his "Jewish Cycle," premieres in Chicago
US President Harry Truman announces the United States’ development of the hydrogen bomb
Harry S. Truman (May 8, 1884 – December 26, 1972) was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953.
Cricketer Richie Benaud (22) weds Marcia Lavender at the Wesley Church in Sydney, Australia
Cricketer Richie Benaud (22) weds Marcia Lavender at the Wesley Church in Sydney, Australia
US Court of Appeals rules that organized baseball is a sport and not a business, affirming the 25-year-old Supreme Court
US Court of Appeals rules that organized baseball is a sport and not a business, affirming the 25-year-old Supreme Court ruling
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Sputnik 1 Launch
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"The Bob Cummings Show" premieres on NBC (later moves to CBS)
"The Bob Cummings Show" premieres on NBC (later moves to CBS)
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Emil Jannings dies
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The European Economic Community comes into effect, better known as the European Common Market
The European Economic Community comes into effect, better known as the European Common Market
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on December 14, 1952?
- The Pakistan national cricket team toured India in the 1952–53 season, playing five Tests. The First Test was the first-ever Test for Pakistan after its inception and the second match resulted in Pakistan's first Test victory. India won the series 2–1 with two Tests being drawn.
- Why is Deepak Shodhan scores 110 on Test Cricket debut for India v Pakistan, Calcutta significant?
- The Pakistan national cricket team toured India in the 1952–53 season, playing five Tests.