March 1952

Saturday 08:

Antoine Pinay becomes Prime Minister of France

Monday 10:

Fulgencio Batista leads a successful coup in Cuba

Saturday 15:

In Cilaos, Réunion, 73 inches (1,870mm) of rain falls in one day, setting a new world record.

Thursday 20:

1952 – The United States Senate ratifies a peace treaty with Japan.

Friday 21:

Alan Freed presents the Moondog Coronation Ball, the first rock and roll concert, in Cleveland, Ohio

Thursday 27:

Sun Records begins operations.