Tuesday January 20, 1953: on this day

January 20, 1953 was the 20th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 20, 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 January 20, 1953, who was born and died on January 20, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 20, 1953, which were the most popular songs (ex. Oh, Happy Day by Four Knights), movies (e.g. The Silver Whip, directed by Harmon Jones), TV series (e.g. Face The Music) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 20th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 20, 1953?


January 20, 1953 was a Tuesday and it was the 20th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 1953 can also be written as 1/20/1953 in the US and as 20/1/1953 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 1953 in January 1953 calendar

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January 20, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 20, 1953:

  • 1st us telecast transmitted to canada-from buffalo, new york
  • First live coast-to-coast inauguration address (us president dwight eisenhower).
  • Dwight d. eisenhower is inaugurated as the 34th president of the united states of america, becoming the first president to begin his presidency on january 20 since the 20th amendment changed the dates of presidential terms.

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January 20, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 20, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 20, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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January 20, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 20, 1953 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 20, 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 January 20, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 09:57 am and setting at 11:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 31, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Jan 29, 1953.

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Who was born on January 20, 1953?


Famous people born on January 20, 1953:

  • Theo Epstein

    Founder of The Epstein Foundation, a philanthropic organization focused on education and technology.

  • Kiana Davenport

    Hawaiian-American author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Jeffrey Epstein

    American financier and convicted sex offender (d. 2019).

  • Juliene Simpson
  • Robin McAuley
  • Felice Secondini
  • John Robertson
  • Filipe Neri Ferrão
  • Bill Robinzine

Whose famous birthday is on January 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 20th:

  • Paul Stanley
    Paul Stanley

    Paul stanley is a guitarist best known as the co-lead vocalist and frontman of the rock band kiss.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Erin Wasson
    Erin Wasson

    Erin wasson is a prominent american model known for her work with top fashion brands and her appearances in international fashion magazines.

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Bill Maher
    Bill Maher

    American comedian, host of humorous tv shows "politically incorrect", (1997) and "aeuroereal time with bill maheraeur" (2003).

  • Omar Sy
    Omar Sy

    French actor best known for his roles in omar et fred and fred testot as fred testot.

  • Lorenzo Lamas
    Lorenzo Lamas

    American actor, tv soap star, and sex symbol.

  • Duniya Vijay
    Duniya Vijay

    Duniya vijay is an indian actor known for his work in kannada cinema.

  • Rainn Wilson
    Rainn Wilson

    Rainn wilson is an american actor best known for his role as dwight schrute on the television series the office.

  • DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley

    Deforest kelley was an american actor best known for his role as dr.

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January 20, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 71 years 2 months old,

or 854 months and 8 days old,

or 3714 weeks and 2 days old,

or 26000 days old,

if you were born on January 20, 1953.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 20, 1953?

There are 298 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 20, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 20, 1953.

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January 20, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on January 20th?

Famous deaths on January 20th:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Audrey Hepburn
    Audrey Hepburn

    Belgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student.

  • Beatrice Lillie
    Beatrice Lillie

    Talented comedic actress and singer known for her wit and charm.

  • Meat Loaf
    Meat Loaf

    American singer, known as the wild man of rock opera.

  • Johnny Weissmuller
    Johnny Weissmuller

    Romanian-born american actor and swimmer who won five olympic medals as well as numerous world records.

  • Mira Furlan
    Mira Furlan

    Mira Furlan was a talented actress known for her roles in 'Babylon 5' and 'Lost.

  • Louis Seigner
    Louis Seigner

    Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.

  • Carl Switzer
    Carl Switzer

    Actor (alfalfa - our gang), shot to death at 31.

  • Isaly Hepburn

    Isaly Hepburn was a celebrated British actress and fashion icon, known for her roles in classic films such as 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and...

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January 20, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 20, 1953:

  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Aquarius.
  • Euthymus
  • Desiderius
  • Meinrad
  • Epiphanius of Pavia
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Sebastian
  • Presidential Inauguration Day in the United States.
  • The Eve of St. Agnes.

Saints celebrated on January 20, 1953:

  • Saint Fabian
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January 20, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 20, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 19th and January 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 20, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 20, 1953 was Oh, Happy Day by Four Knights, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

January 20, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 20, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Oh, Happy Day
  2. - Oh Happy Day

January 20, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 20, 1953 was You Belong To Me by Jo Stafford, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

January 20, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 20, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Belong To Me
  2. - Comes A-Long A-Love
  3. - Here In My Heart
  4. - Outside Of Heaven
  5. - Because You're Mine

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January 20, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 20, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Silver Whip

The Silver Whip

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Harmon Jones

Starring: Dale Robertson, Rory Calhoun, Robert Wagner, Kathleen Crowley

Marshal of Cedar Rock

Marshal of Cedar Rock

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Harry Keller

Starring: Allan Lane, Black Jack, Eddy Waller, Phyllis Coates

Treasure of the Golden Condor

Treasure of the Golden Condor

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Cornel Wilde, Constance Smith, Finlay Currie, Walter Hampden

The Naked Spur

The Naked Spur

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Anthony Mann

Starring: James Stewart, Janet Leigh, Robert Ryan, Ralph Meeker

Country: United States of America

Never Wave at a WAC

Never Wave at a WAC

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Norman Z. McLeod

Starring: Rosalind Russell, Paul Douglas, Marie Wilson, William Ching

January 20, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 20, 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:

Face the Music

Face the Music

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Carol Wiseman

Huckleberry Finn

Huckleberry Finn

Release year: 1952

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

The Pickwick Papers

The Pickwick Papers

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Warwick Gilbert

Valentino

Valentino

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Ken Russell

The Big Idea

The Big Idea

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Matt Thompson

January 20, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 20, 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 …

Men At Arms by Evelyn Waugh

Men At Arms

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This is the first volume in Evelyn Waugh’s masterful trilogy on war, religion, politics.

The Last Resorts by Cleveland Amory

The Last Resorts

By:

Story about Mrs. Spencer, an eccentric woman, and her beloved piglet Rosie

A Man Called Peter by Catherine Marshall

A Man Called Peter

By:

Catherine Marshall, in the Preface to A Man Called Peter tells about a dream she had following Peter Marshall's passing. Peter was working in a rose-garden and said, "I!"

The Houses In Between by Howard Spring

The Houses In Between

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by Howard Spring

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Who was the US President on January 20, 1953?

On January 20, 1953 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 20, 1953?

On January 20, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 20, 1953?

On January 20, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 20th?

January 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of January. 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 January 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Conflict in northern mali: ten united nations peacekeepers have been killed in an islamist militant attack at their base in mali’s northern kidal region.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: northwestern syria campaign (october 2017-present). the syrian army seizes the abu al-duhur military airbase, idlib governorate.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil militants demolish part of palmyra’s ancient roman theatre. (bbc). an airstrike inflicts death on more than 40 jabhat fateh al-sham militants at a jihadist camp east of aleppo. the exact cause of the attack is unknown. (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 January 1953?

January 1953 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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Tuesday January 20, 1953