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August 11, 1953 was the 223rd day of the year 1953, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 11, 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 11, 1953, who was born and died on August 11, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 1953, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. I Vitelloni, directed by Federico Fellini), 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 11th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 11, 1953?
- August 11, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 11, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 11, 1953?
- August 11, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 11, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
- August 11, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 11, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
- August 11, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 11, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 11, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 11, 1953?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1953?
- Who was the Pope on August 11, 1953?
What day of the week was August 11, 1953?
August 11, 1953 was a Tuesday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 11, 1953 can also be written as 8/11/1953 in the US and as 11/8/1953 in UK and Europe.
August 11, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th 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 11, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 1953 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 11, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 11, 1953 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:54 am and setting at 09:03 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 11, 1953?
Famous people born on August 11, 1953:
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- Annalis Moretti
Annalis Moretti is an acclaimed Italian filmmaker and director known for her thought-provoking and visually stunning films.
- Byron Preiss
Founder of Byron Preiss Visual Publications and creator of the 'Masquerade' puzzle book.
- Wijda Mazereeuw
Dutch swimmer.
- Amy Holland
American pop rock singer.
- Hulk Hogan [Terry Bollea] in Georgia
Usa; wwf heavyweight champion (1984-89).
- Cory Quirino
Author and tv host from the philippines.
- Sanford Jensen in South Haven
Michigan, usa; actor ("foley square").
- Dominique Bourg
- Hulk Hogan (Terrance Gene Bollea
Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:
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Chris HemsworthChris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.
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![Arlene Dahl]()
Arlene DahlArlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...
![Alyson Stoner]()
Alyson StonerAmerican actress, model and singer.
![Pervez Musharraf]()
Pervez MusharrafPakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.
![Alex Haley]()
Alex HaleyAmerican journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".
![Eric Carmen]()
Eric CarmenAmerican singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).
![Fernando Arrabal]()
Fernando ArrabalSpanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.
![Anna Gunn]()
Anna GunnTv actress.
![Embeth Davidtz]()
Embeth DavidtzAmerican actress.
August 11, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 70 years 8 months old,
or 848 months and 13 days old,
or 3689 weeks and 1 day old,
or 25824 days old,
if you were born on August 11, 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 August 11, 1953?
There are 110 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1953?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 11, 1953.
August 11, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 11, 1953:
- Tazio Nuvolari
Italian race car driver who was killed on august 11, 1953.
- Ludwig Strauss
German / israeli writer (heimliche gegenwart).
What famous deaths happened on August 11th?
Famous deaths on August 11th:
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Robin WilliamsAfter learning improv at l.a.
![Anne Heche]()
Anne HecheAmerican actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.
![Peter Cushing]()
Peter CushingEngland, united kingdom -- actor.
![Anne Ramsey]()
Anne RamseyAmerican actress (d. 1988).
![Phil Harris]()
Phil HarrisAmerican singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).
![John Meillon]()
John MeillonActor (wild duck crocodile dundee).
![Tom Drake]()
Tom DrakeActor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.
![George Furth]()
George FurthAmerican playwright and actor (d. 2008).
- Andrew Carnegie
Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.
- Jackson Pollock
American painter, exponent of abstract expressionism, and in particular the form known as "action paintings", pollack is an american artist.
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August 11, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 11, 1953:
- Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
- Taiwan - Valentine's Day
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
- St. Chromatius
- St. Equitius
- St. Gery/Gaugericus
- St. Susanna
- Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
August 11, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 11, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 10th and August 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 11, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.
August 11, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 11, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frankie Laine - I Believe
- Mantovani - The Song From The Moulin Rouge
- Frank Chacksfield - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
- Eddie Fisher With Sally Sweetland - I'm Walking Behind You
- Ron Goodwin - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
August 11, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 11, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
I Vitelloni
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Federico Fellini
Starring: Alberto Sordi, Franco Fabrizi, Franco Interlenghi, Leopoldo Trieste
Country: United States of America
Plunder of the Sun
Release year: 1953
Directed by: John Farrow
Starring: Glenn Ford, Diana Lynn, Patricia Medina, Francis L. Sullivan
War Paint
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Lesley Selander
Starring: Robert Stack, Joan Taylor, Charles McGraw, Keith Larsen
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
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Phil Karlson
Starring: John Payne, Evelyn Keyes, Brad Dexter, Frank Faylen
August 11, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 11, 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
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Martyn C. Webster
It's a Small World
Release year: 1953
Thames Tug
Release year: 1953
Wer will, der kann!
Release year: 1953
Segundos Fatais
Release year: 1953
August 11, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 11, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Power Of Positive Thinking
By: Norman Vincent Peale
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.
This I Believe
By: Edward R. Murrow
Second series of 80 pieces, 20 of which are immortal, "This I Believe" Edward R. Murrow pieces.
A Man Called Peter
By: Catherine Marshall
Catherine Marshall, in the Preface to A Man Called Peter tells about a dream she had following Peter Marshall's passing. Peter was working in a rose-garden and said, "I!"
In The Wet
By: Nevil Shute
It's the dry season in Australia's outback. A drunk and delirious ex-pilot, known as "Pisspot Stevie", lies in death in a remote cabin of the Queensland bush.
Who was the US President on August 11, 1953?
On August 11, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1953?
On August 11, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 11, 1953?
On August 11, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 11th?
August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:
- 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
- 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.
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.
