1952 Scientific Discoveries Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 17 Jun Death of Jack Parsons: Jack Parsons, an influential American rocket engineer and chemist, died on June 17, 1952, in an explosion at his home in Pasadena, California. He was a key figure in the development of rocket propulsion and a co-founder of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Parsons was also known for his involvement in occult practices and the founding of the Church of Thelema. source: britannica.com
- 22 Sep Unidentified Flying Object at RAF Exercise: During the eight-nation 'Exercise Mainbrace', a mysterious circular object was sighted approximately 15,000 feet above the RAF Topcliffe airfield, adding to the growing intrigue surrounding UFO phenomena in the early 1950s.
- 18 Dec Passing of paleontologist Ernst Stromer: Ernst Stromer, a German paleontologist renowned for his discovery of Spinosaurus fossils in Egypt, passed away on December 18, 1952, in Erlangen, West Germany. source: en.wikipedia.org
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