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August 13, 1953 was the 225th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 13, 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 13, 1953, who was born and died on August 13, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 13, 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 13th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 13, 1953?
- August 13, 1953: What happened on that day?
- August 13, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 13, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 13, 1953?
- August 13, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 13, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
- August 13, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 13, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
- August 13, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 13, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 13, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 13, 1953?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1953?
- Who was the Pope on August 13, 1953?
What day of the week was August 13, 1953?
August 13, 1953 was a Thursday and it was the 225th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 13, 1953 can also be written as 8/13/1953 in the US and as 13/8/1953 in UK and Europe.
August 13, 1953: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 13, 1953:
- 4-5 million french go on strike against economizations
- Us president dwight eisenhower establishes government contract compliance committee.
- Four million workers go on strike in france to protest against austerity measures.
August 13, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th 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 13, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 13th, 1953 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 13, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 13, 1953 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 13, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 09:53 am and setting at 09:46 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 13, 1953?
Famous people born on August 13, 1953:
- Ron Hilditch
Australian rugby league player and coach.
- Jimmy McCulloch
Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1953).
- Peter Wright
English author and historian.
- Tom Cohen
American philosopher, academic and theorist.
- Thomas Pogge
German philosopher and academic.
- Carlos Mesa
Statesman.
- Ron (singer)
- Pippa Bartolotti
- Aurel Rădulescu
- Ron
- Dana Schoenfield
- Carla Bodendorf
- Philippe Bouchet
- Kristalina Georgieva
- Carmen Posadas
- Francesco Radio
- Peter Reif
Whose famous birthday is on August 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 13th:
![Moritz Bleibtreu]()
Moritz BleibtreuGerman actor known for his roles in movies like 'Run Lola Run' and 'The Baader Meinhof Complex'.
![Heike Makatsch]()
Heike MakatschHeike makatsch is a german actress known for her roles in love actually and resident evil.
![Sebastian Stan]()
Sebastian StanSebastian stan is a romanian-american actor known for his role as bucky barnes/winter soldier in the marvel cinematic universe.
![Dan Fogelberg]()
Dan FogelbergAmerican singer-songwriter with a sweet voice and sweet face.
![Robert Ryan]()
Robert RyanAmerican bullfighter.
![John Slattery]()
John SlatteryAmerican actor and director.
![Paul Greengrass]()
Paul GreengrassEnglish screenwriter and director.
![Neville Brand]()
Neville BrandAmerican actor (d. 1992).
![Madhur Jaffrey]()
Madhur JaffreyAuthor of cookbooks / actress (shakespeare wallah).
![Debi Mazar]()
Debi MazarDebi mazar is an american actress known for her roles in 'goodfellas' and 'entourage'.
August 13, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 70 years 8 months old,
or 848 months and 10 days old,
or 3688 weeks and 5 days old,
or 25821 days old,
if you were born on August 13, 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 13, 1953?
There are 112 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1953?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 13, 1953.
August 13, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 13, 1953:
- Khalil Sakakini
Khalil Sakakini was a Palestinian educator, poet, and journalist who played a significant role in the cultural and educational development...
- Dmitri Arakishvili
Composer dies at age 80.
- Géza Nagy
What famous deaths happened on August 13th?
Famous deaths on August 13th:
![Nino Ferrer]()
Nino FerrerPop music songwriter and singer from italy.
![Julia Child]()
Julia ChildAmerican chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.
![Helen Mack]()
Helen MackAmerican singer and actress (d. 1986).
![Kenny Baker]()
Kenny BakerEnglish actor and musician (b. 1934).
![Jane Darwell]()
Jane DarwellActress (girls in prison), dies at 87 from a heart attack.
![Marion Martin]()
Marion MartinActress (dakota lil queen of burlesque), is killed at 67.
![Elaine Hammerstein]()
Elaine HammersteinAmerican actress (born 1897).
- Flornce Nightingale
Pioneering nurse known for her work during the Crimean War.
- Estellar Delacroix
Estellar Delacroix was a French Romantic painter known for his dramatic and colorful historical paintings.
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August 13, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 13, 1953:
- International Lefthanders Day
- St. Wigbert
- RC saints - Pontianus and Hippolytus, Radegunde (help against the pox), Cassianus of Imola (patron of shorthand-writers)
- In Brasil, Friday 13 August (agosto) is considered to be especially filled with sorrow (desgosto)
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 6 saints: St. Hippolytus
- St. Cassian
- St. John Berchmans
- St. John Bosco
- St. Radegund
- Roman festivals - Vertumnalias in honor of Vertumnus, and also Diana, on the Aventine hill
August 13, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 13, 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 13, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 13, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.
August 13, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 13, 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 13, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 13, 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 13, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 13, 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 13, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 13, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
This I Believe
By: Edward R. Murrow
Second series of 80 pieces, 20 of which are immortal, "This I Believe" Edward R. Murrow pieces.
North From Malaya
By: William O. Douglas
Associate justice of the Supreme Court, the author was a mountaineer, traveler, and political commentator. He presents a practical master plan for an Asia free from all forms of oppression in this analysis.
Call Me Lucky
By: Bing Crosby
This book was reissued in conjunction with Gary Giddins' paperback publication of The Complete Bing Biography. It contains "a collection of anecdotes, reminiscences, and stories that are as warm and witty"
The Rommel Papers
By: B.H. Liddell Hart
Erwin Rommel committed suicide by forcible suicide at Hitler's order. He left behind, in clever hiding places, the papers that documented his dramatic career as well as the details.
Life Among The Savages
By: Shirley Jackson
A hilariously funny domestic memoir by America's famed master of terror reveals a new kind of terror: raising children. Shirley Jackson, the celebrated author, explored the dark under the surface.
Who was the US President on August 13, 1953?
On August 13, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1953?
On August 13, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 13, 1953?
On August 13, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 13th?
August 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2018 - In afghanistan, war: more than 100 afghan soldiers, police officers, 13 civilians, and hundreds of taliban are killed in the ongoing offensive in ghazni. (bbc). the taliban seize camp chenaya in afghanistan, an afghan army base located in ghormach district of faryab province.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: two u.s. military personnel are killed in combat operations in northern iraq and five others are injured.
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015): a bombing attack on a school in northern yemen has resulted in the deaths of at least 10 children and 28 injuries. houthi rebels claim that the saudi arabia-led coalition is responsible.
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.
