Tuesday March 17, 1953: on this day

March 17, 1953 was the 76th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is March 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 March 17, 1953, who was born and died on March 17, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 17, 1953, which were the most popular songs (ex. Caravan by Ralph Marterie & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. The War of the Worlds, directed by Byron Haskin), TV series (e.g. Both Sides) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was March 17, 1953?


March 17, 1953 was a Tuesday and it was the 76th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1953 can also be written as 3/17/1953 in the US and as 17/3/1953 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 1953 in March 1953 calendar

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March 17, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 17, 1953:

  • Wbay tv channel 2 in green bay, wi (cbs) begins broadcasting
  • Wwlp tv channel 22 in springfield, ma (nbc) begins broadcasting
  • Bill veeck says he will sell his 80 percent of saint louis browns for us$2.475 million.
  • Us performs nuclear test at nevada test site.
  • The first nuclear test of operation upshot-knothole is conducted in nevada, with 1,620 spectators at .

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on March 17th, 1953 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on March 17, 1953 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 06:52 am and setting at 10:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 28, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Mar 30, 1953.

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Who was born on March 17, 1953?


Famous people born on March 17, 1953:

  • Ken Lyons

    American bass guitarist (38 special) (d. 2012).

  • Chuck Muncie

    American football player (d. 2013).

  • Filemon Lagman

    Filipino theoretician and activist (b. 1953).

  • Richard Stallman

    Scientist.

  • Victor Hermans
  • Lars-Erik Hinders
  • Clyde Mayes
  • Fulvio Senardi
  • Jaime de Almeida
  • Alberto Cavalli
  • Vittorio Fontanella
  • Nino Galloni

Whose famous birthday is on March 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 17th:

  • Gary Sinise
    Gary Sinise

    Gary sinise is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as forrest gump and apollo 13, as well as for his portrayal of detective...

  • John Boyega
    John Boyega

    John boyega is a british actor known for his role as finn in the star wars sequel trilogy.

  • Olesya Rulin
    Olesya Rulin

    American actress known for her role in the High School Musical film series.

  • Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell

    An emmy nomination was made for american actor russell for his role as elvis, a tv movie.

  • Rob Lowe
    Rob Lowe

    American actor, with blue eyes and dark hair; handsome.

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Patti Hansen
    Patti Hansen

    Patti hansen is an american model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and her marriage to rolling stones guitarist keith...

  • Lesley-Anne Down
    Lesley-Anne Down

    British actress.

  • Clare Grogan
    Clare Grogan

    In early 1980, a scottish actress was seen in "gregory's girl".

  • Justin Hawkins
    Justin Hawkins

    English singer-songwriter (the darkness british whale and hot leg).

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


You are 71 years and 12 days old,

or 852 months and 12 days old,

or 3706 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25945 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 17, 1953?

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 17, 1953:

  • Conrado del Campo y Zabaleta

    Composer dies at 73.

  • Conrado del Campo

What famous deaths happened on March 17th?

Famous deaths on March 17th:

  • Helen Hayes
    Helen Hayes

    American actress, who started on stage at age five.

  • Mai Zetterling
    Mai Zetterling

    Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Michael Gough
    Michael Gough

    Actor malaysian-english (d. 2011).

  • Rosetta LeNoire
    Rosetta LeNoire

    Rosetta LeNoire was a talented actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.

  • Merritt Butrick
    Merritt Butrick

    Merritt Butrick was an actor known for his role in Star Trek II and III.

  • Bob Papenbrook
    Bob Papenbrook

    American voice actor (born 1955).

  • Michie Kusama

    Renowned Japanese contemporary artist known for her avant-garde works.

  • Klayten Brown

    Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of biotechnology.

  • Graylynn Jones

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

  • Azalyn Khan

    Groundbreaking researcher in the field of biotechnology.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 17th

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March 17, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 17, 1953:

  • Ancient Rome - the second day of the Bacchanalia in honor of Bacchus
  • Ancient Rome - the Liberalia in honor of Liber
  • St. Agricola
  • St. Joseph of Arimathea
  • Feast day of St Patrick: a public holiday in Ireland (National feast) and Montserrat, widely celebrated in North America and worldwide (see St. Patrick's Day)
  • Ancient Latvia - Kustonu Diena (return of the larks) observed
  • Boston, Massachusetts - Evacuation Day

Saints celebrated on March 17, 1953:

  • Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March and it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. But Irish people across the globe use to celebrate it also in other Countries. Below you can find a list of the past Saint Patrick's Days and see what happened on each of these days.
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March 17, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 17, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 16th and March 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 17, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1953 was Caravan by Ralph Marterie & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

March 17, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 17, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 16th and March 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Caravan

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 1953 was She Wears Red Feathers by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 17, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 16th and March 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - She Wears Red Feathers
  2. - Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes
  3. - Outside Of Heaven
  4. - Now
  5. - Because You're Mine

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

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

The War of the Worlds

The War of the Worlds

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Byron Haskin

Starring: Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Les Tremayne, Robert Cornthwaite

Country: United States of America

Fear and Desire

Fear and Desire

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Stanley Kubrick

Starring: Frank Silvera, Kenneth Harp, Paul Mazursky, Stephen Coit

Country: United States of America

White Mane

White Mane

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Albert Lamorisse

Starring: Alain Emery, Laurent Roche, Clan-Clan, Pascal Lamorisse

Man on a Tightrope

Man on a Tightrope

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Elia Kazan

Starring: Fredric March, Terry Moore, Gloria Grahame, Cameron Mitchell

Trouble Along the Way

Trouble Along the Way

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: John Wayne, Donna Reed, Charles Coburn, Tom Tully

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

Both Sides

Both Sides

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Danielle Williamson

Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe

Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Fred C. Brannon

Face the Music

Face the Music

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Carol Wiseman

The Life of Riley

The Life of Riley

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Abby Berlin

Starring: William Bendix

Country: United States of America

Life with Elizabeth

Life with Elizabeth

Release year: 1952

Starring: Del Moore, Betty White, Jack Narz

Country: United States of America

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

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

The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk

The Caine Mutiny

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The Novel That Inspired The Caine Mutiny Film and the Hit Broadway Play The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial Herman Wouk’s dramatic and brilliantly entertaining novel about life-and-mutiny-on-a Navy warship, in the Pacific theater, was instantly embraced upon its initial publication in …

To The Moment Of Triumph by Pamela Frankau

To The Moment Of Triumph

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The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

The Power Of Positive Thinking

By:

With more than five million copies printed, The Power of Positive Thinking is an international bestseller. It has helped millions of people around the globe to find fulfillment through Dr.

The Sojourner by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

The Sojourner

By:

Rawlings' last novel, The Sojourner, is about a man's life and relationship with his family. It tells the story of a mother who chooses her first-born son over her second.

Abraham Lincoln by Benjamin P. Thomas

Abraham Lincoln

By:

Benjamin P. Thomas's Abraham Lincoln, A Biography is a long-standing classic. It offers a sharp look at one the most important figures in American history.

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Who was the US President on March 17, 1953?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 17, 1953?

On March 17, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about March 17th?

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

  • 2019 - 2019 jayapura flood & landslide
  • 2018 - 2018 philippine piper pa-23 apache crashes: a piper pa-23 passenger plane bound for laoag international airport, ilocos norte in the philippines crashed upon takeoff from plaridel airport, bulacan. five people were killed and five others were injured.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present), an apache helicopter fired upon a boat carrying somali refugees, off the coast yemen. at least 40 people were killed and 35 others were 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 March 1953?

March 1953 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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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