Wednesday October 14, 1953: on this day

October 14, 1953 was the 287th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 14, 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 October 14, 1953, who was born and died on October 14, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 14, 1953, which were the most popular songs (ex. Istanbul (Not Constantinople) by Four Lads), movies (e.g. Thunder Over the Plains, directed by André De Toth), TV series (e.g. Westward Ho!) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 14th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 14, 1953?


October 14, 1953 was a Wednesday and it was the 287th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 14, 1953 can also be written as 10/14/1953 in the US and as 14/10/1953 in UK and Europe.

October 14, 1953 in October 1953 calendar

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October 14, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 14, 1953:

  • 1st 3 dutch female police officers go into service
  • Belgian convair crashes at frankfurt, 44 die
  • Charley dressen resigns rather than take 1 year contract as dodger mgr
  • Ike promises to fire as red any federal worker taking 5th amendment
  • Wten tv channel 10 in albany, new york (abc) begins broadcasting
  • Us president dwight eisenhower promises to fire as red (communist) any federal worker taking 5th amendment.

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October 14, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 14, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 14, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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October 14, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 14, 1953 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 14, 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 October 14, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 12:29 pm and setting at 10:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 23, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Oct 22, 1953.

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Who was born on October 14, 1953?


Famous people born on October 14, 1953:

  • Greg Evigan
    Greg Evigan

    American singer and actor.

  • Catha Raddatz

    American television journalist and author.

  • Shelley Ackerman

    American professional astrologer.

  • Alain Fuchs

    Noted for his research in the field of molecular chemistry and materials science.

  • Kazumi Watanabe

    Japanese composer and guitarist.

  • Greg Evigan in South Amboy

    New jersey; actor (bj) - "bj the bear".

  • Marcel R Zeeuw

    Suriname -- lieutenant colonel (coup 1982).

  • Olga Nikolayevna Klyushnikova

    Russia -- cosmonaut.

  • Bill Schuette

    Public servant.

  • Joseph Nguyễn Đức Cường
  • Richard Christian Matheson
  • Linda Johnson
  • Aldo Maldera
  • Bobby Joe Long

Whose famous birthday is on October 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 14th:

  • Lillian Gish
    Lillian Gish

    Pioneering American actress of the silent film era, known for her roles in classic films such as 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Orphans of the...

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Cliff Richard
    Cliff Richard

    British singer, musician, performer and actor.

  • Lori Petty
    Lori Petty

    American screenwriter and actress.

  • Skyler Shaye
    Skyler Shaye

    American actress.

  • Udo Kier
    Udo Kier

    Germany -- actress (warhol frankenstein, warhol dracula).

  • Bernie Siegel
    Bernie Siegel

    American surgeon, renowned authority in advanced cancer, and yale university medical school teacher.

  • Karyn White
    Karyn White

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Rowan Blanchard
    Rowan Blanchard

    American actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Girl Meets World.

  • Steve Coogan
    Steve Coogan

    Steve coogan is an english actor, comedian, and producer known for his work in the comedy series 'alan partridge' and films such as...

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October 14, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 70 years 5 months old,

or 845 months and 14 days old,

or 3676 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25733 days old,

if you were born on October 14, 1953.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 14, 1953?

There are 200 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 14, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 14, 1953.

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October 14, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 14, 1953:

  • Kyuichi Tokuda

    Japanese lawyer and politician (b. 1894).

  • Émile Sarrade

    French rugby player and tug-of-war competitor (d. 1953).

  • Georg von und zu Franckenstein
  • Noëlle Roger
  • Everett Brown

What famous deaths happened on October 14th?

Famous deaths on October 14th:

  • Errol Flynn
    Errol Flynn

    Australian-american actor.

  • Robbie Coltrane
    Robbie Coltrane

    Robbie coltrane is a scottish actor and comedian best known for his role as rubeus hagrid in the harry potter film series.

  • Bing Crosby
    Bing Crosby

    American singer, who was known for his smooth baritone and world-famous crooning.

  • Elizabeth Peña
    Elizabeth Peña

    American actress and director (d. 2014.

  • Simon MacCorkindale
    Simon MacCorkindale

    British actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Keenan Wynn
    Keenan Wynn

    American actor playing the role of character actor.

  • Raymond Pellegrin
    Raymond Pellegrin

    Raymond pellegrin was a french actor known for his roles in french cinema, including in films like the cousins and the sicilian clan.

  • John Clive
    John Clive

    English actor and author (d. 2012).

  • Laura La Plante
    Laura La Plante

    Screen actress (show boat and scandal) dies at 91.

  • Isaly Bernstein

    Isaly Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, and pianist, known for his iconic musical compositions, including the score for the...

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October 14, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 14, 1953:

  • Also see October 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Navet (Turnip) Day, twenty-third day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Teachers' Day, or National Education Day in Poland
  • World Standards Day (from ISO, IEC, ITU)
  • RC Saints - Pope Callistus I
  • World Organ Donation Day
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October 14, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 14, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 12th and October 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 14, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 14, 1953 was Istanbul (Not Constantinople) by Four Lads, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 14, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 14, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
  2. - Ebb Tide

October 14, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 14, 1953 was Look At That Girl by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 14, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 14, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Look At That Girl
  2. - Where The Winds Blow
  3. - I Believe
  4. - Hey Joe
  5. - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')

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October 14, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 14, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Thunder Over the Plains

Thunder Over the Plains

Release year: 1953

Directed by: André De Toth

Starring: Randolph Scott, Lex Barker, Phyllis Kirk, Charles McGraw

Take the High Ground!

Take the High Ground!

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Richard Brooks

Starring: Richard Widmark, Karl Malden, Elaine Stewart, Carleton Carpenter

Crime Wave

Crime Wave

Release year: 1953

Directed by: André De Toth

Starring: Gene Nelson, Sterling Hayden, Phyllis Kirk, Ted de Corsia

So Big

So Big

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Robert Wise

Starring: Jane Wyman, Sterling Hayden, Nancy Olson, Steve Forrest

Aida

Aida

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Clemente Fracassi

Starring: Sophia Loren, Renata Tebaldi, Lois Maxwell, Ebe Stignani

October 14, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 14, 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:

Westward Ho!

Westward Ho!

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Warwick Gilbert

Topper

Topper

Release year: 1953

Starring: Anne Jeffreys, Robert Sterling, Leo G. Carroll, Buck

Country: United States of America

Make Room for Daddy

Make Room for Daddy

Release year: 1953

Directed by: William Asher

Starring: Danny Thomas, Rusty Hamer, Marjorie Lord, Angela Cartwright

Country: United States of America

The Loretta Young Show

The Loretta Young Show

Release year: 1953

Starring: Loretta Young

Country: United States of America

Excursion

Excursion

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Martin Grof

October 14, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 14, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Call Me Lucky by Bing Crosby

Call Me Lucky

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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"

Too Late The Phalarope by Alan Paton

Too Late The Phalarope

By:

TOO LATE THE PHALAROPE takes place in South Africa as well as in its predecessor, CRY THE BELOVED COUNTRY. Like the earlier novel, TOO OLD THE PHALAROPE takes the lives of

Beyond This Place by A.J. Cronin

Beyond This Place

By:

Novel of crime and passion

Come, My Beloved by Pearl S. Buck

Come, My Beloved

By:

A millionaire American builds a Christian seminary for India. This furthers his spiritual mission and sets in motion a cycle of miscommunication and family fracture that spans generations.

The Heart Of The Family by Elizabeth Goudge

The Heart Of The Family

By:

Despite the "crinkled pink flowers that were scattered in the path for those who would prefer red", four generations of Eliots survived the War and are now moving on.

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Who was the US President on October 14, 1953?

On October 14, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 14, 1953?

On October 14, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 14, 1953?

On October 14, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 14th?

October 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of October. 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 October 14th, such as:

  • 2018 - Pope francis canonizes oscar romero (the roman catholic archbishop san salvador who was assassinated during mass in 1980). six additional canonizations are also announced, including the one of pope paul vi.
  • 2017 - 14 october 2017, mogadishu bombings. at least 276 people were killed in the explosion of an explosive-laden lorry outside a mogadishu hotel. this is the worst terrorist attack in somalia’s history.
  • 2016 - Sinai insurgency: an isil attack on north sinai governorate security checkpoint, egypt leaves at least 12 egyptian military personnel dead and 15 terrorists injured. (reuters),

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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 October 1953?

October 1953 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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