Thursday August 06, 1953: on this day

August 06, 1953 was the 218th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 06, 1953 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 06, 1953, who was born and died on August 06, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 06, 1953, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Roman Holiday, directed by William Wyler), TV series (e.g. The Broken Horseshoe) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 6th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 06, 1953?


August 06, 1953 was a Thursday and it was the 218th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1953 can also be written as 8/6/1953 in the US and as 6/8/1953 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1953 in August 1953 calendar

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August 06, 1953: What happened on that day?


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August 06, 1953: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 06, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 06, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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August 06, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 06, 1953 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 1953 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 06, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 02:39 am and setting at 07:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 1953.

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Who was born on August 06, 1953?


Famous people born on August 06, 1953:

  • Janet Newberry

    Los angeles sports champions.

  • Pat MacDonald

    Rocker (timbuk 3).

  • Iqbal Qasim

    Pakistani cricketer.

  • Stella Maessen
  • Karl Anderson
  • Anatolij Bykov
  • Giuseppe Consagno
  • Mauro Galantino
  • Françoise Bourdon

Whose famous birthday is on August 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 6th:

  • Geri Halliwell
    Geri Halliwell

    British singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s.

  • Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball

    American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.

  • Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum

    American actor, writer, composer, and singer.

  • Charlotte McKinney
    Charlotte McKinney

    Charlotte mckinney is a model known for her appearances in carl's jr.

  • Sara Khan
    Sara Khan

    Sara khan is an indian model known for her work in the indian television industry.

  • Michelle Yeoh
    Michelle Yeoh

    Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in martial arts films and Hollywood blockbusters.

  • Barbara Windsor
    Barbara Windsor

    British comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.

  • Ever Carradine
    Ever Carradine

    She is an american actor, and a member of a notable family.

  • Charley Chase
    Charley Chase

    American porn actress.

  • Dorian Harewood
    Dorian Harewood

    American actor, tv and film.

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August 06, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 70 years 7 months old,

or 847 months and 13 days old,

or 3684 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25793 days old,

if you were born on August 06, 1953.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1953?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 06, 1953.

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August 06, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 06, 1953:

  • Lettie Pate Whitehead Evans

    Lettie Pate Whitehead Evans was a successful businesswoman known for her philanthropy and leadership in the Coca-Cola Company.

  • Alfred Bosshard

What famous deaths happened on August 6th?

Famous deaths on August 6th:

  • Rick James
    Rick James

    American r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).

  • Domenico Modugno
    Domenico Modugno

    Italian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s.

  • Dorothy Tutin
    Dorothy Tutin

    British actress who has been a leading actor in shakespearean roles since 1952.

  • Cedric Hardwicke
    Cedric Hardwicke

    English-american actor and director (d. 64).

  • Warner Oland
    Warner Oland

    Actor (werewolf in london, jazz singer), is killed at 57.

  • Nancy Carroll
    Nancy Carroll

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dead at 60.

  • Loomis Chaffee

    Prominent figure in early American politics and public service.

  • Aoki Sōseki

    Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.

  • Fe Del Mundo

    First woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School.

  • Bettey Cuthbert

    Australian sprinter who won four Olympic gold medals.

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August 06, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 06, 1953:

  • Jamaica - Independence Day
  • Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
  • St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
  • St. Juatus
  • St. Pastor
  • Bolivia - Independence Day
  • United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
  • Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
  • St. Xystus/Sixtus
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August 06, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 06, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 3rd and August 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 06, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 06, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 06, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Believe
  2. - The Song From The Moulin Rouge
  3. - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
  4. - I'm Walking Behind You
  5. - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')

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August 06, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 06, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Roman Holiday

Roman Holiday

Release year: 1953

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn, Eddie Albert, Hartley Power

Country: United States of America

99 River Street

99 River Street

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Phil Karlson

Starring: John Payne, Evelyn Keyes, Brad Dexter, Frank Faylen

Big Leaguer

Big Leaguer

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Edward G. Robinson, Vera-Ellen, Jeff Richards, Richard Jaeckel

Inferno

Inferno

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Roy Ward Baker

Starring: Robert Ryan, Rhonda Fleming, William Lundigan, Larry Keating

The Affairs of Dobie Gillis

The Affairs of Dobie Gillis

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Don Weis

Starring: Debbie Reynolds, Bobby Van, Barbara Ruick, Bob Fosse

August 06, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 06, 1953 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Broken Horseshoe

The Broken Horseshoe

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Martyn C. Webster

It's a Small World

It's a Small World

Release year: 1953

Segundos Fatais

Segundos Fatais

Release year: 1953

Youth Takes a Stand

Youth Takes a Stand

Release year: 1953

Fox 2

Fox 2

Release year: 1953

August 06, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 06, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

This I Believe by Edward R. Murrow

This I Believe

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Second series of 80 pieces, 20 of which are immortal, "This I Believe" Edward R. Murrow pieces.

The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

The Power Of Positive Thinking

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With more than five million copies printed, The Power of Positive Thinking is an international bestseller. It has helped millions of people around the globe to find fulfillment through Dr.

The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk

The Caine Mutiny

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The Novel That Inspired The Caine Mutiny Film and the Hit Broadway Play The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial Herman Wouk’s dramatic and brilliantly entertaining novel about life-and-mutiny-on-a Navy warship, in the Pacific theater, was instantly embraced upon its initial publication in …

Uncle Pogo So-So Stories by Walt Kelly

Uncle Pogo So-So Stories

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Kelly's third collection Pogo cartoons does not include an anthology of his daily comic strips from 1953. It instead contains a story that does not feature any of the characters in the Pogo cartoons.

The Silent World by Jacques Yves Cousteau and Frederic Dumas

The Silent World

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Jacque Cousteau's underwater adventures and photographs

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Who was the US President on August 06, 1953?

On August 06, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 1953?

On August 06, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 06, 1953?

On August 06, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 6th?

August 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 european heatwave: nine people are killed in a heat wave that hit spain. (publico: seven people are killed by a heat wave in genoa.
  • 2017 - Boko haram: 11 people are killed by gunmen in an attack on st phillip's catholic church, ozubulu, nigeria's anambra state.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights claims 10 people were killed in an attack on a hospital in milis, syria's idlib province.

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What happened in 1953?

1953 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Ernest Blochs Suite Hebraique, premieres
  • WBRE TV channel 28 in Wilkes-Barre Scranton, PA (NBC) 1st broadcast
  • NBA Baltimore Bullets begin a 32 game road losing streak

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What was the calendar for August 1953?

August 1953 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1953 calendar looked like.

Thursday August 6, 1953