Friday October 16, 1953: on this day

October 16, 1953 was the 289th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 16, 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 16, 1953, who was born and died on October 16, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 16, 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 16th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 16, 1953?


October 16, 1953 was a Friday and it was the 289th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1953 can also be written as 10/16/1953 in the US and as 16/10/1953 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1953 in October 1953 calendar

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October 16, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 16, 1953:

  • Fidel castro sentenced to 15 years
  • Cuban revolutionary fidel castro delivers his "history will absolve me" speech, and is sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment by the fulgencio batista government for leading an attack on the moncada barracks.

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October 16, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th 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 16, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on October 16th, 1953 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 16, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 16, 1953 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 16, 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 16, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 01:49 pm and setting at 12:01 am.

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 16, 1953?


Famous people born on October 16, 1953:

  • Larry Miller
    Larry Miller

    Larry miller is a comedian known for his stand-up comedy and appearances in films and tv shows such as pretty woman and seinfeld.

  • Martha Smith

    Cleveland, ohio -- actress (animal house), / playmate (july 1973).

  • Tiger Williams

    Former NHL player known for his scoring prowess.

  • Paulo Roberto Falcão

    Brazilian footballer and manager.

  • Tony Carey

    American keyboard player, songwriter, and producer (rainbow planet p project & over the rainbow).

  • Al Sobotka

    American sports facility management manager.

  • Alonzo Bradley

    American basketball player who was drafted by houston in 1977.

  • Tito Jackson

    Musician.

  • Walter Jon Williams

    Writer.

  • Susan Pedersen

    United states -- 4x100m medley swimmer (1968 olympics - gold medalist).

  • Paulo Falcão

    Brazilian manager and footballer.

  • Fred Ridgeway

    Actor irish-english (d. 2012).

  • Bernard Deflesselles
  • Henrique Calisto
  • Steve Buckley
  • Mike Sojourner
  • Giuliano Terraneo

Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:

  • Hema Malini
    Hema Malini

    Hema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins

    American actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Suzanne Somers
    Suzanne Somers

    American actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.

  • Elsa Zylberstein
    Elsa Zylberstein

    French stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.

  • Linda Darnell
    Linda Darnell

    American actress.

  • Corinna Harfouch
    Corinna Harfouch

    German actress.

  • David Zucker
    David Zucker

    American film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

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October 16, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 70 years 6 months old,

or 846 months and 2 days old,

or 3678 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25752 days old,

if you were born on October 16, 1953.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 1953?

There are 181 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 16, 1953.

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October 16, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 16, 1953:

  • Ellsworth Faris

    American journalist and author known for his social commentary.

  • Pietro Barillà
  • Luigi Catoni
  • József Nyírő

What famous deaths happened on October 16th?

Famous deaths on October 16th:

  • Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr

    Scottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...

  • Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner

    Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

  • Roy Dotrice
    Roy Dotrice

    Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).

  • Audra Lindley
    Audra Lindley

    American actress (d. 1997).

  • Jean Shepherd
    Jean Shepherd

    Multi-media comedian and writer from america.

  • John Dunsworth
    John Dunsworth

    Canadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).

  • Shirley Booth
    Shirley Booth

    Actress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.

  • Rick Jason
    Rick Jason

    American actor (b. 1923).

  • Dan Dailey
    Dan Dailey

    American actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).

  • Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter

    Long beach, new york -- actor.

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October 16, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 16, 1953:

  • World Food Day [FAO]
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October 16, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 16, 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 16, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1953 was Istanbul (Not Constantinople) by Four Lads, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 16, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 16, 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 16, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1953 was Look At That Girl by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 16, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 16, 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 16, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 16, 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 16, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 16, 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 16, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 16, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Beyond This Place by A.J. Cronin

Beyond This Place

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Novel of crime and passion

Sexual Behavior In The Human Female by Paul Kinsey

Sexual Behavior In The Human Female

By:

The first edition of Sexual Behavior in the Female Female was published in 1953, five year after the male volume.

The Adventures Of Augie March by Saul Bellow

The Adventures Of Augie March

By:

"The Adventures Of Augie March is America's Greatest Novel." "Look no further." Martin Amis. This novel by the great Saul Bellow first appeared in 1953.

Call Me Lucky by Bing Crosby

Call Me Lucky

By:

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"

India And The Awakening East by Eleanor Roosevelt

India And The Awakening East

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Who was the US President on October 16, 1953?

On October 16, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 16, 1953?

On October 16, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 16, 1953?

On October 16, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 16th?

October 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
  • 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.

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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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