Wednesday March 18, 1953: on this day

March 18, 1953 was the 77th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is March 18, 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 18, 1953, who was born and died on March 18, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 18, 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 18th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 18, 1953?


March 18, 1953 was a Wednesday and it was the 77th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 18, 1953 can also be written as 3/18/1953 in the US and as 18/3/1953 in UK and Europe.

March 18, 1953 in March 1953 calendar

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March 18, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 18, 1953:

  • Boston braves move to milwaukee
  • Kgnc (now kamr) tv channel 4 in amarillo, tx (nbc) begins broadcasting
  • Earthquake strikes west turkey, 250 die.
  • An earthquake hits western turkey, killing at least 1,070 people.

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March 18, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 18th 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 18, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 18, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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March 18, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 18, 1953 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 18, 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 18, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 07:25 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 18, 1953?


Famous people born on March 18, 1953:

  • Goran Gustafsson

    Swedish physicist known for his work in quantum mechanics.

  • Takashi Yoshimatsu

    Japanese composer.

  • Franz Wright

    Austrian-american poet and translator (d. 2015).

  • Jamie West-Oram

    Rocker (fixx).

  • Patricia A. Woertz

    Businesswoman.

  • Helmer C

    Koetje, dutch second chamber member (cda).

  • Ivan Cattaneo

    Italian singer, songwriter and artist.

  • Margaret L Augustine in Buffalo

    New york, usa; project manager for biosphere 2..

  • Ute Kircheis-Wessel
  • Marcello Nicchi

Whose famous birthday is on March 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 18th:

  • Adam Levine
    Adam Levine

    American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor.

  • Lily Collins
    Lily Collins

    Lily collins is a british-american actress known for her roles in movies such as 'the blind side' and 'mirror mirror'.

  • Dane Cook
    Dane Cook

    Dane Cook is a popular stand-up comedian and actor who has released several successful comedy albums.

  • Queen Latifah
    Queen Latifah

    Queen latifah is an american actress, singer, and rapper known for her versatile talents in music and film.

  • Gloria Swanson
    Gloria Swanson

    Gloria swanson was an american actress known for her role in the film sunset boulevard.

  • Luc Besson
    Luc Besson

    French director of "the big blue," jacques mayol's story about jacques mayol (a champion skin-diver who was also known as the "human...

  • Brad Dourif
    Brad Dourif

    Brad dourif is a highly respected character actor known for his intense and versatile performances in films such as 'one flew over the...

  • Peter Graves
    Peter Graves

    Peter graves was an american actor known for his role as jim phelps in the television series mission: impossible.

  • Irene Cara
    Irene Cara

    American singer, actress, and composer.

  • John Updike
    John Updike

    American author, prolific novelist, and perfectionist.

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March 18, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 71 years and 11 days old,

or 852 months and 11 days old,

or 3706 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25944 days old,

if you were born on March 18, 1953.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 18, 1953?

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 18, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 18, 1953.

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March 18, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 18, 1953:

  • Achille Gaggia

What famous deaths happened on March 18th?

Famous deaths on March 18th:

  • Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson

    British actress, well-known for her performances in the theatre.

  • Fess Parker
    Fess Parker

    American actor and businessman (b. 1924).

  • Barbara Bates
    Barbara Bates

    American singer and actress (d. 1969).

  • Lauritz Melchior
    Lauritz Melchior

    Danish singer and operatic tenor, known for his interpretations of wagnerian operas.

  • Michael Attwell
    Michael Attwell

    British actor (born 1943).

  • Adden Fleming

    Pioneering biologist who discovered penicillin.

  • Suhaas Gupta

    Pioneering scientist in the field of renewable energy research.

  • Lianni Chen

    Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking research.

  • Elliannah Brown

    Pioneering scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of genetics.

  • Mayukha Patel

    Pioneering researcher in the field of biotechnology.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 18th

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March 18, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 18, 1953:

  • Aruba - Flag Day (1976)
  • Ancient Latvia - Bindus Diena
  • United States - National Biodiesel Day
  • Mexico - Expropiaci=n Petreolera

Saints celebrated on March 18, 1953:

  • Saint Edward (d.978)
  • Saint Cyril of Jerusalem (d.386)
  • Saint Alexander of Jerusalem
  • Saint Anselm
  • Saint Salvator
  • Saint Narcissus
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March 18, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 18, 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 18, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 18, 1953 was Caravan by Ralph Marterie & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

March 18, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 18, 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 18, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 18, 1953 was She Wears Red Feathers by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

March 18, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 18, 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 18, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 18, 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 18, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 18, 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 18, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 18, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Galileans by Frank G. Slaughter

The Galileans

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Joseph of Galilee is a young doctor who finds his life changing when he meets Mary Magdala, an attractive dancer determined to vengeance against Gaius Flaccus, a Roman officer.

The Stones Of The House by Theodore Morrison

The Stones Of The House

By:

1953 Viking 1st edition. Hardcover with dust jacket.

East of Eden by John Steinbeck

East of Eden

By:

It is a masterpiece of Biblical scope and the magnum opus of John Steinbeck, America's most enduring author. In his journal, John Steinbeck, a Nobel Prize winner, called East of Eden "the original book." Indeed, it has the primordial power …

The Sign Of Jonas by Thomas Merton

The Sign Of Jonas

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The Sign of Jonas was created five years after Merton entered the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani. It is an incredible view of Merton’s life in a Trappist monastery.

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.

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Who was the US President on March 18, 1953?

On March 18, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 18, 1953?

On March 18, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 18, 1953?

On March 18, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about March 18th?

March 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 utrecht shooting: three people were killed and nine more injured when a man opened fire on a tram in utrecht, netherlands. authorities suspect terrorist activity. an arrest has been made of a 37-year-old turkish citizen.
  • 2018 - Turkish military operation in afrin. the turkish army and free syrian army capture the kurdish stronghold in afrin, which was held by the ypg in north syria. they also raise the turkish flag over the city's centre. turkish-backed forces bulldoze a statue of kaveh, the legendary kurdish figure, and remove it from the city centre.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: between 1,500 and 2,000 people are leaving al-waer district of homs today to go to their destination, either northern homs governorate or idlib governorate. in the next few weeks, the district will be evacuated by armed militants and their families. the rest of the population will then return to the area to receive aid and reconcile. (bbc),

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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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