Thursday December 17, 1953: on this day

December 17, 1953 was the 351st day of the year 1953, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 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 December 17, 1953, who was born and died on December 17, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 1953, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Do Bigha Zamin, directed by Bimal Roy), TV series (e.g. Confidential File) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 17th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 17, 1953?


December 17, 1953 was a Thursday and it was the 351st day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1953 can also be written as 12/17/1953 in the US and as 17/12/1953 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1953 in December 1953 calendar

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December 17, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 1953:

  • Us federal communications commission approves rca's black and white-compatible color tv specifications.
  • The u.s. federal communications commission (fcc) approves color television.

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December 17, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 17, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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December 17, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 17, 1953 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 17, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 01:54 pm and setting at 05:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 20, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Dec 20, 1953.

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Who was born on December 17, 1953?


Famous people born on December 17, 1953:

  • Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman

    Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.

  • Barry Livingston

    American actor who played ernie in "my three sons," which was a sitcom that stanley and his brother stanley had roles in.

  • Sally Menke

    American film editor (d.2010).

  • Samuel Hadida

    Film distributor.

  • Ikue Ile Mori

    Rocker.

  • Mark Gane

    Toronto, ontario -- rocker (m+m).

  • Barry Livingston in Los Angeles

    California, usa; actor (ernie - my three sons).

  • Michael Tarn
  • Kjell Tennfjord
  • Oleksandr Henrichovyč Beljavs'kyj
  • Mimma Greco
  • Ksenija Prohaska
  • Aleksandr Beliavski

Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:

  • Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich

    She is a ukrainian actress and model.

  • John Abraham
    John Abraham

    Indian actor and producer.

  • Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson

    American actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi

    American actor and producer.

  • Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick

    Tv actress.

  • Mike Mills
    Mike Mills

    American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.

  • Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden

    American-canadian producer and actress.

  • Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy

    Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).

  • André Claveau
    André Claveau

    French actor and singer (d. 2003).

  • Bernard Hill
    Bernard Hill

    English actor.

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December 17, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 70 years 4 months old,

or 844 months and 8 days old,

or 3671 weeks

or 25697 days old,

if you were born on December 17, 1953.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1953?

There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 17, 1953.

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December 17, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 17, 1953:

  • Beni Gershom

    Beni Gershom was a Polish-Israeli mathematician known for his work in the field of abstract algebra.

What famous deaths happened on December 17th?

Famous deaths on December 17th:

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews

    American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.

  • Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin

    American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.

  • Kelvin Klein

    Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

  • Kiala Nzinga

    Kiala Nzinga was a 17th-century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in present-day Angola, known for her resistance against Portuguese...

  • Dniya Bouazizi

    Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.

  • Leonidus Kogan

    Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.

  • Luay al-Atassi

    Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

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December 17, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 17, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 14th and December 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 17, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1953 was Answer Me by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

December 17, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 17, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Answer Me
  2. - Answer Me
  3. - Let's Have A Party
  4. - Swedish Rhapsody
  5. - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

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December 17, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 17, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Do Bigha Zamin

Do Bigha Zamin

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Bimal Roy

Starring: Balraj Sahni, Nirupa Roy, Rattan Kumar, Murad

Anarkali

Anarkali

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Nandlal Jaswantlal

Starring: Bina Rai, Pradeep Kumar, Kuldip Kaur, Ruby Mayer

Tumbleweed

Tumbleweed

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Nathan Juran

Starring: Audie Murphy, Lori Nelson, Chill Wills, Roy Roberts

Money from Home

Money from Home

Release year: 1953

Directed by: George Marshall

Starring: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Marjie Millar, Pat Crowley

Man in the Attic

Man in the Attic

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Hugo Fregonese

Starring: Jack Palance, Constance Smith, Byron Palmer, Frances Bavier

December 17, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Confidential File

Confidential File

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Irvin Kershner

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 Sandy Becker Show

The Sandy Becker Show

Release year: 1953

Starring: Sandy Becker

Country: United States of America

December 17, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 17, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Lady Of Arlington by Harnett T. Kane

The Lady Of Arlington

By:

The lady of arlington

A House Is Not A Home by Polly Adler

A House Is Not A Home

By:

Polly Adler's house, the brothel that gave her best-selling 1953 autobiography the title, was a key site for New York City's underworld activity between the 1920s and the 1940s.

Triumph And Tragedy by Winston S. Churchill

Triumph And Tragedy

By:

The Second World War lasted only 14 months from the Allied landings at Normandy in June 1944. This last volume covers the events up to the unconditional surrender by Japan.

The Silver Chalice by Thomas B. Costain

The Silver Chalice

By:

This exciting novel is the latest in the Christian Epic series. It takes place just after Christ's resurrection and death. Basil is commissioned to design the case that will house the silver cup Christ and His disciples drank out of …

Man, Time And Fossils by Ruth E. Moore

Man, Time And Fossils

By:

Moore, Ruth. Man, Time, and Fossils: The Story Of Evolution.

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Who was the US President on December 17, 1953?

On December 17, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1953?

On December 17, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 17, 1953?

On December 17, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 17th?

December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of December. 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 December 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
  • 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
  • 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.

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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 December 1953?

December 1953 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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