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August 17, 1953 was the 229th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 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 August 17, 1953, who was born and died on August 17, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1953, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Love My Love by Joni James), movies (e.g. Half a Hero, directed by Don Weis), 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 17th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 1953?
- August 17, 1953: What happened on that day?
- August 17, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 17, 1953?
- August 17, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 17, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 17, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 17, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 17, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 1953?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1953?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 1953?
What day of the week was August 17, 1953?
August 17, 1953 was a Monday and it was the 229th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1953 can also be written as 8/17/1953 in the US and as 17/8/1953 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 1953: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1953:
- First meeting of narcotics anonymous takes place, in southern california.
August 17, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 17, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1953 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 17, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1953 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 17, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 01:59 pm and setting at 11:18 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 17, 1953?
Famous people born on August 17, 1953:
- Huberta Müller
Huberta Müller is a German writer known for her novels and short stories.
- Kevin Rowland
English singer-songwriter/guitarist (dexys midnight runners).
- Columba Bush
Jeb bush, president george bush's son, was married to american newsman jeb bush.
- Judith Regan
Harpercollins fired an american businesswoman, editor and publisher, as well as a writer, who was embroiled in controversy.
- Korrie Layun Rampan
Indonesian author, poet, and critic (d. 2015).
- Mick Malthouse
Australian coach and footballer.
- Cynthia P. Schneider
Diplomat.
- Kathie Lee Gifford
Entertainer.
- Robert Brent Thirsk
British columbia, canada -- astronaut (sts 78).
- Anne Taintor
Artist.
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Noni Hazlehurst- Alan Wooler
- Zera Iacob Amhà Selassié
- Paolo Borella
- Giorgio Gallione
- Joseph Kamga
- Vlastibor Klimeš
Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:
![Robert De Niro]()
Robert De NiroAmerican actor, director, and businessman.
![Sean Penn]()
Sean PennAmerican actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).
![Donnie Wahlberg]()
Donnie WahlbergAmerican musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.
![Belinda Carlisle]()
Belinda CarlisleAmerican musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...
![Yû Aoi]()
Yû AoiYû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
![Austin Butler]()
Austin ButlerAustin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Brady Corbet]()
Brady CorbetBrady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
![Julian Fellowes]()
Julian FellowesEnglish actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.
August 17, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 70 years 8 months old,
or 848 months and 2 days old,
or 3687 weeks and 4 days old,
or 25813 days old,
if you were born on August 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 August 17, 1953?
There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1953?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 17, 1953.
August 17, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1953:
- Johannes B Tielrooy
Literature (french living lesson), is killed at 66.
- Nella Marchesini
- Andrzej Kwiek
- Albert Austin
- Tom Chatterton
- Banister Fletcher
What famous deaths happened on August 17th?
Famous deaths on August 17th:
![Billy Murray]()
Billy MurraySinger (denver nightengale), dies at 77.
![Pearl Bailey]()
Pearl BaileyAmerican entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
![Vivian Vance]()
Vivian VanceBeloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.
![Yvonne Craig]()
Yvonne CraigYvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.
![Richard Barthelmess]()
Richard BarthelmessActor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.
- Draydon Carter
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Odai Barakat
Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Liviya Gershwin
Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.
- Azaylea Frost
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.
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August 17, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 17, 1953:
- Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
- Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
August 17, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 17th and August 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1953 was My Love My Love by Joni James, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
August 17, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Joni James - My Love My Love
- Frankie Laine - Hey Joe!
August 17, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
August 17, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. 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 17, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 17, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Half a Hero
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Don Weis
Starring: Red Skelton, Jean Hagen, Charles Dingle, Willard Waterman
Sins of Jezebel
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Reginald Le Borg
Starring: Paulette Goddard, George Nader, Eduard Franz, John Hoyt
Cat-Women of the Moon
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Arthur Hilton
Starring: Sonny Tufts, Victor Jory, Marie Windsor, Susan Morrow
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
August 17, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 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:
The Broken Horseshoe
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Martyn C. Webster
It's a Small World
Release year: 1953
The Secret Files of Captain Video
Release year: 1953
Der internationale Frühschoppen
Release year: 1953
Wer gegen wen?
Release year: 1953
August 17, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 17, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
How To Play Your Best Golf All The Time
By: Tommy Armour
Tommy Armour's timeless How to Play Your Best Golf Every Time offers timeless instruction in golf on the following topics: * How to Learn Your Best Golf * What can you do to improve your game
The Bridges At Toko-Ri
By: James A. Michener
James A. Michener, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, tells the story of American soldiers who fought in the Korean War. He also details their exploits from the air.
You Shall Know Them
By: Rita Vercors
Vintage 1953 hardcover lacking its dustjacket. The book is in excellent condition, clean and fresh with no marks. Spine has become discolored. Our Family will pack the book in bubble-lined high-quality packaging immediately.
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"
Who was the US President on August 17, 1953?
On August 17, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1953?
On August 17, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 1953?
On August 17, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 17th?
August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
- 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).
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.
