Sunday February 08, 1953: on this day

February 08, 1953 was the 39th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is February 08, 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 February 08, 1953, who was born and died on February 08, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 08, 1953, which were the most popular songs (ex. Pretend by Nat King Cole (Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra)), movies (e.g. Summer with Monika, directed by Ingmar Bergman), TV series (e.g. Commando Cody: Sky Marshal Of The Universe) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 8th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 08, 1953?


February 08, 1953 was a Sunday and it was the 39th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1953 can also be written as 2/8/1953 in the US and as 8/2/1953 in UK and Europe.

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February 08, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 08, 1953:

  • Wlva (now wset) tv channel 13 in lynchburg-roanoke, va (abc) begins
  • Betty jameson wins lpga serbin golf open.

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February 08, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 08, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on February 8th, 1953 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 08, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 08, 1953 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 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 February 08, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 02:19 am and setting at 12:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 29, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Feb 28, 1953.

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Who was born on February 08, 1953?


Famous people born on February 08, 1953:

  • Mary Steenburgen
    Mary Steenburgen

    Mary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.

  • Mary Steenburgen in Newport

    Arkansas, usa; actress.

  • Roger Clavet

    Quebecois politician.

Whose famous birthday is on February 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 8th:

  • James Dean
    James Dean

    American actor.

  • Gary Coleman
    Gary Coleman

    Gary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.

  • Mathilda May
    Mathilda May

    French actress, daughter to victor haim (greekturkish playwright) and margareta hanson (swedish ballet teacher).

  • Lana Turner
    Lana Turner

    American actress, onscreen since 1937.

  • Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte

    American actor.

  • Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon

    American actor.

  • Seth Green
    Seth Green

    Seth green is a well-known american actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the austin powers films and as the creator of the tv...

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Paul Wight
    Paul Wight

    American professional wrestler.

  • John Grisham
    John Grisham

    American author, a huge success with "the firm", his second novel.

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February 08, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 71 years 2 months old,

or 854 months and 16 days old,

or 3715 weeks and 3 days old,

or 26008 days old,

if you were born on February 08, 1953.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 1953?

There are 290 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 08, 1953.

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February 08, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 08, 1953:

  • Cliff Clark

    Actor (golden hoofs, kid glove killer), dies at 63.

What famous deaths happened on February 8th?

Famous deaths on February 8th:

  • Robert Conrad
    Robert Conrad

    American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

  • Del Shannon
    Del Shannon

    American singer and songwriter.

  • George Dolenz
    George Dolenz

    American actor, father to micky dolenz (born in 1908).

  • Jmarion Henderson

    Nobel Prize-winning chemist for research on the dynamics of chemical reactions.

  • Peter the Great

    Peter the Great was the Tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725, and is credited with modernizing and westernizing Russia.

  • Czar Peter I

    Also known as Peter the Great, he was the Czar of Russia from 1682 to 1725 and a patron of the arts, particularly architecture and music.

  • Joseth Priestley

    Joseth Priestley was a British chemist, philosopher, and clergyman who is best known for his discovery of oxygen and his contributions to...

  • Halvor Laxness

    Icelandic writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.

  • Zacharius Janssen

    Invented the first compound microscope.

  • Cem Karaca

    Renowned Turkish rock musician and composer.

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February 08, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 08, 1953:

  • Nirvana Day - an annual Buddhist festival.
  • Slovenia - Pre?eren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday.
  • Boy Scouts of America - Scout Sunday; The Sunday preceding February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath.

Saints celebrated on February 08, 1953:

  • Saint Jerome Emiliani.
  • Saint Juventius
  • Saint Mengold of Huy
  • Saint Jacoba (d.1239)
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February 08, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 08, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 2nd and February 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 08, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1953 was Pretend by Nat King Cole (Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra), according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

February 08, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 08, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 2nd and February 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Pretend
  2. - Anywhere I Wander
  3. - Downhearted

February 08, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 1953 was Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes by Perry Como & The Ramblers, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

February 08, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 08, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 2nd and February 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes
  2. - Outside Of Heaven
  3. - Because You're Mine
  4. - Comes A-Long A-Love
  5. - She Wears Red Feathers

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February 08, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 08, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Summer with Monika

Summer with Monika

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Harriet Andersson, Lars Ekborg, Dagmar Ebbesen, Åke Fridell

Country: United States of America

I Confess

I Confess

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Montgomery Clift, Anne Baxter, Karl Malden, Brian Aherne

Country: United States of America

The Yellow Balloon

The Yellow Balloon

Release year: 1953

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Starring: Andrew Ray, Kathleen Ryan, Kenneth More, Bernard Lee

Gunsmoke

Gunsmoke

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Nathan Juran

Starring: Audie Murphy, Susan Cabot, Paul Kelly, Charles Drake

The Tall Texan

The Tall Texan

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Elmo Williams

Starring: Lloyd Bridges, Lee J. Cobb, Marie Windsor, Luther Adler

February 08, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 08, 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:

Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe

Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Fred C. Brannon

Face the Music

Face the Music

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Carol Wiseman

The Pickwick Papers

The Pickwick Papers

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Warwick Gilbert

Valentino

Valentino

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Ken Russell

The Big Idea

The Big Idea

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Matt Thompson

February 08, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 08, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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 …

Don Camillo And His Flock by Giovanni Guareschi

Don Camillo And His Flock

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This story is set against the backdrop of post-war rural villages in Emilia-Romagna. It's the second in a series of funny and insightful Don Camillo anthologies. There are 215 stories in this collection.

A Many-Splendored Thing by Han Suyin

A Many-Splendored Thing

By:

From forward: This book is about post-war Asia, which has been reshaped by incredible, radical changes. Her vivid photographs of Hong Kong are a striking feature.

Abraham Lincoln by Benjamin P. Thomas

Abraham Lincoln

By:

Benjamin P. Thomas's Abraham Lincoln, A Biography is a long-standing classic. It offers a sharp look at one the most important figures in American history.

Always The Young Strangers by Carl Sandburg

Always The Young Strangers

By:

Carl Sandburg was born in 1878. He grew up in Galesburg, Illinois, where he studied and played sports. Sandburg's reminiscence offers a nostalgic view on small-town life as well as an invaluable insight.

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Who was the US President on February 08, 1953?

On February 08, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 08, 1953?

On February 08, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 08, 1953?

On February 08, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about February 8th?

February 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of February. 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 February 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018-19 north american winter: jay inslee, washington governor, declares a state of emergency as a winter storm could bring snowfalls of up to 20 cm (20 inches) to the state.
  • 2018 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: syria and russia have stated that the united states' military presence is illegal. about 25% of syria's territory is now under the control of the united states and its allied forces.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - donetsk people's republic commander mikhail tolstykh (also known as his nom de guerre "givi") is killed in a bomb explosion in makiivka in donetsk oblast. officials in the dpr blame the security service of ukraine.

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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 February 1953?

February 1953 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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Sunday February 8, 1953