1952

The first issue of "Mad Magazine" was published in 1952. The magazine became known for its satirical and irreverent humor, becoming a significant cultural icon and influencing American comedy and satire.

On November 4, 1952, Dwight D. Eisenhower was elected as the 34th President of the United States, defeating Adlai Stevenson. Eisenhower, a former World War II Supreme Commander, took office on January 20, 1953, bringing a focus on ending the Korean War and addressing Cold War challenges.

In 1952, Dr. Barney Clark, a physician, developed an early version of an artificial heart. While the technology was still in its infancy, it laid the groundwork for future advancements in heart surgery and artificial organs.