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April 17, 1953 was the 107th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.
Is April 17, 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 April 17, 1953, who was born and died on April 17, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 1953, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Glen or Glenda, directed by Edward D. Wood Jr.), TV series (e.g. Strictly Personal) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 17th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 17, 1953?
- April 17, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 17, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 17, 1953?
- April 17, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 17, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
- April 17, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 17, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
- April 17, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 17, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 17, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 17, 1953?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1953?
- Who was the Pope on April 17, 1953?
What day of the week was April 17, 1953?
April 17, 1953 was a Friday and it was the 107th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 17, 1953 can also be written as 4/17/1953 in the US and as 17/4/1953 in UK and Europe.
April 17, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 17, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
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April 17, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 17, 1953 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 07:29 am and setting at 11:31 pm.
The previous full moon was on Mar 30, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Apr 29, 1953.
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Who was born on April 17, 1953?
Famous people born on April 17, 1953:
- Pierre Assouline
French journalist and writer, born in french protectorate morocco.
- Royce West
American politician serving as a member of the Texas Senate since 1993.
- Lark Previn
Adopted daughter of Mia Farrow and André Previn, known for her artistic work.
- Peter Garrett
Musician.
- Diederik Aerts
Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:
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Victoria BeckhamPosh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.
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Sean BeanSean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.
![Roddy Piper]()
Roddy PiperRoddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.
![William Holden]()
William HoldenWilliam holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.
![Jennifer Garner]()
Jennifer GarnerAmerican actress and film producer.
![Olivia Hussey]()
Olivia HusseyArgentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.
![Rooney Mara]()
Rooney MaraRooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.
![James Last]()
James LastGerman musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.
![Adam McKay]()
Adam McKayAdam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.
![Nicholas D'Agosto]()
Nicholas D'AgostoAmerican film and television actor.
April 17, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 71 years and 7 days old,
or 852 months and 7 days old,
or 3705 weeks and 5 days old,
or 25940 days old,
if you were born on April 17, 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 April 17, 1953?
There are 358 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 17th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1953?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 17, 1953.
April 17, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 17, 1953:
- Celestino Bes
- Ugo Cei
- Tom Sharkey
What famous deaths happened on April 17th?
Famous deaths on April 17th:
![Deanna Durbin]()
Deanna DurbinAmerican actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.
![Kitty Carlisle]()
Kitty CarlisleAmerican actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).
![Doris Roberts]()
Doris RobertsAmerican actress (b. 1925).
![Michael Sarrazin]()
Michael SarrazinMichael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.
![Eva Novak]()
Eva NovakActress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.
- Benjerman Franklin
Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.
- Axiel Márquez
Axiel Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist, known for his novels such as One Hundred Years of...
- Gabriel García Márquez
Gabriel García Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels and short stories,...
- Jesua Garcia
Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.
- Biju Patnaik
Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...
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April 17, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 17, 1953:
- Pope Anicetus (died 166)
- Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)
Saints celebrated on April 17, 1953:
- Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
- Saint Landricus
- Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
April 17, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 17, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 13th and April 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 17, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1953 was She Wears Red Feathers by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.
April 17, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 17, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 13th and April 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Guy Mitchell - She Wears Red Feathers
- Lita Roza - (How Much Is That) Doggie In The Window?
- Frankie Laine - I Believe
- The Stargazers - Broken Wings
- Johnston Brothers - Oh Happy Day
April 17, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 17, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Glen or Glenda
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Edward D. Wood Jr.
Starring: Edward D. Wood Jr., Bela Lugosi, Lyle Talbot, Timothy Farrell
Country: United States of America
Split Second
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Dick Powell
Starring: Stephen McNally, Alexis Smith, Jan Sterling, Keith Andes
Scared Stiff
Release year: 1953
Directed by: George Marshall
Starring: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Lizabeth Scott, Carmen Miranda
Ambush at Tomahawk Gap
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Fred F. Sears
Starring: John Hodiak, John Derek, David Brian, María Elena Marqués
Sea Devils
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Raoul Walsh
Starring: Yvonne De Carlo, Rock Hudson, Maxwell Reed, Denis O'Dea
April 17, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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:
Strictly Personal
Release year: 1953
Both Sides
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Danielle Williamson
Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Fred C. Brannon
Coke Time
Release year: 1953
Starring: Eddie Fisher, Fred Robbins, Lou Crosby, Axel Stordahl and His Orchestra
Country: United States of America
Ramar of the Jungle
Release year: 1953
Starring: Jon Hall, Ray Montgomery, Nick Stewart
Country: United States of America
April 17, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 17, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The White Rabbit
By: Bruce Marshall
It was a huge success, received soaring critical reviews and inspired a movie: the harrowing tale of a British agent captured in World War Two and his refusal to break under horrific torture.
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!"
The Last Resorts
By: Cleveland Amory
Story about Mrs. Spencer, an eccentric woman, and her beloved piglet Rosie
I And My True Love
By: Helen MacInnes
American diplomat Payton Paleydell and Sylvia Pleydell are the most highly respected and brilliant couple in Washington. Although their marriage seems perfect, Kate Jerold starts to suspect that their cousin is cheating on her.
Who was the US President on April 17, 1953?
On April 17, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1953?
On April 17, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 17, 1953?
On April 17, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about April 17th?
April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of April. 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 April 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
- 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
- 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.
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 April 1953?
April 1953 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
