Friday January 23, 1953: on this day

January 23, 1953 was the 23rd day of the year 1953, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 23, 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 23, 1953, who was born and died on January 23, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 23, 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 23rd, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 23, 1953?


January 23, 1953 was a Friday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1953 can also be written as 1/23/1953 in the US and as 23/1/1953 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1953 in January 1953 calendar

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January 23, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 23, 1953:

  • Nfl dallas texans become baltimore colts (later indianapolis colts).
  • Bobby simpson makes first-class debut for new south wales at age 16 years 357 days.

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January 23, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd 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 23, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 23, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 23rd, 1953 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 23, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 23, 1953 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 23, 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 23, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 11:28 am and setting at 03:02 am.

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 23, 1953?


Famous people born on January 23, 1953:

  • Ihor Smeshko

    Ukrainian politician who served as the head of the Security Service of Ukraine from 2003 to 2005.

  • Robin Zander

    American singer, guitarist, and lead singer of rock band cheap trick, was born in 1972.

  • Antonio Villaraigosa

    American politician and first latino mayor in los angeles for over 130 years.

  • Stéphane Lissner

    French opera and stage director.

  • Allister McGrath

    Irish theologian and apologist known for his work in Christian theology.

  • John Luther Adams

    American composer.

  • Pat Haden

    Westbury, new york -- nfl quarterback (la rams).

  • Pat Haden in Westbury

    New york, usa; nfl quarterback (los angeles rams).

  • John Adams

    American composer.

  • Erich Obermayer
  • Livio Pin
  • Luigi Guicciardi
  • Antonio Fois

Whose famous birthday is on January 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 23rd:

  • Tito Ortiz
    Tito Ortiz

    Tito ortiz is an american retired ufc fighter known for his long and successful career in mixed martial arts.

  • Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau

    French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

  • Mariska Hargitay
    Mariska Hargitay

    American actress, recognized family.

  • Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer

    Dutch actor who excels in the role of villain in films like "blade runner," nighthawks, and "the hitcher.

  • Chesley Sullenberger
    Chesley Sullenberger

    American commercial airline pilot who was celebrated for landing his usairways plane carrying 155 passengers and crew on the hudson river in...

  • Dan Duryea
    Dan Duryea

    Dan Duryea was a talented actor known for his roles in film noir and westerns.

  • Jack Reynor
    Jack Reynor

    Movie actor.

  • Gail O'Grady
    Gail O'Grady

    Gail o'grady is an american actress known for her roles in television series such as nypd blue and american dreams.

  • Richard Roxburgh
    Richard Roxburgh

    Richard roxburgh is an australian actor and producer known for his roles in moulin rouge! and the sherlock holmes film series.

  • Ariadna Gil
    Ariadna Gil

    Ariadna gil is a spanish actress known for her roles in films such as belle époque and pan's labyrinth.

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January 23, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 71 years 3 months old,

or 855 months and 4 days old,

or 3718 weeks and 1 day old,

or 26027 days old,

if you were born on January 23, 1953.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 23, 1953?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 23rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 23, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 23, 1953.

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January 23, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 23, 1953:

  • Matteo Adinolfi
  • Andrés de Segurola
  • Pierre Marie Émile Ernest«Jérôme» Tharaud

What famous deaths happened on January 23rd?

Famous deaths on January 23rd:

  • Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook

    American actor on screen and stage, whose first film was "the group" (1966).

  • Jack Oakie
    Jack Oakie

    American comedian who appeared on more than 100 films, including charlie chaplin’s classic 1940 film "the great dictator".

  • Freddie Bartholomew
    Freddie Bartholomew

    England, united kingdom -- actor (anna karenina, david copperfield).

  • Gorden Kaye
    Gorden Kaye

    English singer and actor.

  • Craig Charles
    Craig Charles

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Paul Robeson
    Paul Robeson

    American actor and activist, singer (d. 1976).

  • Hope Hampton
    Hope Hampton

    Actress (star dust and lawful larcency), died at 83.

  • Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe

    Actor (houdini, thx-1138, homebodies), dies at 95.

  • Jack LaLanne
    Jack LaLanne

    American nutritionist and fitness expert (born in 1914).

  • Salvador Dalí

    Salvador Dalí was a renowned Spanish surrealist artist who also ventured into entrepreneurship, creating his own perfume line and other...

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January 23, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 23, 1953:

  • Pie Day
  • The Saddest day of the year is January 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [1]
  • Roman Catholic Church: Feast of Blessed Marianne of Molokai
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January 23, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 23, 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 23, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 1953 was Oh, Happy Day by Four Knights, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

January 23, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 23, 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 23, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 1953 was You Belong To Me by Jo Stafford, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

January 23, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 23, 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 23, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 23, 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 23, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 23, 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 23, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 23, 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 …

The Last Resorts by Cleveland Amory

The Last Resorts

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

The Old Man And The Sea by Ernest Hemingway

The Old Man And The Sea

By:

The Old Man and the Sea is Hemingway’s most beloved work. It is the story of an old Cuban fisherman who, through his simplicity and strength, has been told in a language that is simple yet powerful.

This I Believe by Edward R. Murrow

This I Believe

By:

Second series of 80 pieces, 20 of which are immortal, "This I Believe" Edward R. Murrow pieces.

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!"

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Who was the US President on January 23, 1953?

On January 23, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 23, 1953?

On January 23, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 23, 1953?

On January 23, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 23rd?

January 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Three michigan residents were arrested at gerald r. ford international airport on suspicion of conspiring to support islamic state.
  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): a double car bombing in benghazi leaves at least 33 dead and "dozens" more injured. according to local officials, the victims include both civilians and military personnel.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war - the yemeni army claims it has retaken the port of mocha from houthi rebels.

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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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Friday January 23, 1953