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About August 19th, 1953, in brief:
- Historical events: Cold War: The CIA and MI6 help to overthrow the government of Mohammad Mosaddegh in Iran and reinstate the Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
- Day of the week: August 19th, 1953 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Bill Clinton, Matthew Perry
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: My Love My Love by Joni James
- #1 UK song: I Believe by Frankie Laine
- Popular movie: Half a Hero directed by Don Weis
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 19, 1953?
- August 19, 1953: What happened on that day?
- August 19, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 19, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 19, 1953?
- August 19, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 19, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
- August 19, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 19, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
- August 19, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 19, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 19, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 19, 1953?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1953?
- Who was the Pope on August 19, 1953?
What day of the week was August 19, 1953?
August 19, 1953 was a Wednesday and it was the 231st day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 19, 1953 can also be written as 8/19/1953 in the US and as 19/8/1953 in UK and Europe.
August 19, 1953: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 19, 1953:
- Cold war: the cia and mi6 help to overthrow the government of mohammad mosaddegh in iran and reinstate the shah mohammad reza pahlavi.
- The french government ousts king mohammed v of morocco and exiles him to corsica.
- The united states returns to west germany 382 ships it had captured during world war ii.
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August 19, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th 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 19, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 19th, 1953 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 19, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 19, 1953 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 04:02 pm and setting at 12:57 am.
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 19, 1953?
Famous people born on August 19, 1953:
![Nanni Moretti]()
Nanni MorettiItalian screenwriter, director and actor.
- Mary Matalin
American political consultant.
- Candy Carson
Candy Carson is an author and philanthropist, known for her work in promoting education and healthcare.
- Jim Gray
Turing Award-winning computer scientist known for his work in databases and transaction processing.
- Jean-Claude Rouget
French thoroughbred horse trainer, and former jockey.
- Ma Jian
Writer.
- Johan F de Leeuw
Dutch mp (cda).
- Lynwood Slim
American harmonica player and singer (d. 2014).
- Louie Gohmert
Politician.
- Benoît Régent
- Ingrid D. Rowland
Whose famous birthday is on August 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 19th:
![Bill Clinton]()
Bill ClintonAmerican politician, graduated from yale law school, governor of arkansas in 1978, at the age of 32.
![Matthew Perry]()
Matthew PerryCanadian-American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends.
![Nandana Sen]()
Nandana SenIndian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.
![John Stamos]()
John StamosJohn stamos is a tv actor known for his role as uncle jesse on the sitcom full house.
![Valérie Kaprisky]()
Valérie KapriskyFrench actress.
![Jill St. John]()
Jill St. JohnJill st.
![Kyra Sedgwick]()
Kyra SedgwickKyra sedgwick is an american actress known for her role as deputy chief brenda leigh johnson on the tv series the closer.
![Maria de Medeiros]()
Maria de MedeirosPortuguese actress and director.
![Peter Gallagher]()
Peter GallagherArmonk, new york -- actor.
![Fred Thompson]()
Fred ThompsonHe is an american politician, lawyer, and actor.
August 19, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 70 years 8 months old,
or 848 months and 22 days old,
or 3690 weeks and 3 days old,
or 25833 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 19, 1953?
There are 101 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 19th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1953?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 19, 1953.
August 19, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 19, 1953:
- Robert Afflerbach
- Viktor Győző Simon Macalik
- Merrill McCormick
- William Stephenson
What famous deaths happened on August 19th?
Famous deaths on August 19th:
![Groucho Marx]()
Groucho MarxGroucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.
![Jessie Matthews]()
Jessie MatthewsJessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...
![Alastair Sim]()
Alastair SimScottish actor on film and stage.
![Hermione Baddeley]()
Hermione BaddeleyEngland, united kingdom -- actresses (camp runamuck maude, good life).
![Utpal Dutt]()
Utpal DuttBangladeshi actor, director, and playwright (b. 1929).
- Linus Pauling
American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize for chemistry in 1954 and the peace prize in 1962.
- Fredrico García Lorca
Renowned Spanish poet and playwright, considered one of the greatest cultural figures of 20th-century Spain.
- Romyn Fisher
Prolific novelist known for his rich character development.
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August 19, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 19, 1953:
- Roman festivals - Vinalia Rustica celebrated in honor of Venus Libitina commemorating the founding of the oldest known temple to her, on the Esquiline Hill, in 293 BC on this date.
- RC saints - Saint Sebald, Saint Louis of Toulouse, Jean-Eudes de MTzeray
- Afghanistan - Afghan Independence Day see above: 1919
- National Day of the Filipino Language, Philippines - Holiday for Quezon City, Quezon Province and other municipalities named after Manuel Quezon
- National Aviation Day, USA
Observances on August 19, 1953:
- World Humanitarian Day
August 19, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 19, 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 19, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1953 was My Love My Love by Joni James, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
August 19, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 19, 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 19, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
August 19, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 19, 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 19, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 19, 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 19, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 19, 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 19, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 19, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Kingfishers Catch Fire
By: Rumer Godden
This novel is a powerful tale about the consequences of idealism set in the Himalayas. This is the story about Sophie, an idealistic young Englishwoman who has two young daughters. It takes place in Kashmir.
The Schirmer Inheritance
By: Eric Ambler
It was not everyone's idea for a glamorous first assignment in a white show-law firm. George Cary, a former WWII bomber pilot, was assigned the difficult task.
A House Is Not A Home
By: Polly Adler
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.
The Silent World
By: Jacques Yves Cousteau and Frederic Dumas
Jacque Cousteau's underwater adventures and photographs
Who was the US President on August 19, 1953?
On August 19, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1953?
On August 19, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 19, 1953?
On August 19, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 19th?
August 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 earthquakes: a magnitude 8.2 deep-focus earthquake (the strongest ever recorded in 2018) struck the south pacific ocean, near fiji. there is no immediate tsunami threat.
- 2017 - Terrorism in russia: a 23 year old stabs and injures eight people at surgut in russia, before being shot by police. the attack was claimed by isil.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: russian warships patrolling the mediterranean sea fire cruise missiles towards aleppo. according to the russian defense ministry, the strikes were directed at the islamist militant group jabhat fateh al-sham.
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.
