Friday April 24, 1953: on this day

April 24, 1953 was the 114th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 24, 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 April 24, 1953, who was born and died on April 24, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 24, 1953, which were the most popular songs (ex. Say You're Mine Again by Perry Como), movies (e.g. Julius Caesar, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz), TV series (e.g. After Hours) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 24th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 24, 1953?


April 24, 1953 was a Friday and it was the 114th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 1953 can also be written as 4/24/1953 in the US and as 24/4/1953 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 1953 in April 1953 calendar

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April 24, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 24, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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April 24, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 24, 1953 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 April 24, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 02:38 pm and setting at 03:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 30, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Apr 29, 1953.

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Who was born on April 24, 1953?


Famous people born on April 24, 1953:

  • Eric Bogosian
    Eric Bogosian

    American author and playwright of actors.

  • John P Hiler American politician (Representative-Republican-Indiana

    1981-).

  • Fred Upton

    Politician.

  • Porter Carroll

    Jr.

  • Janet Downing

    American homicide victim.

  • Eric Bogosian in Woburn

    Massachusetts, usa; actor (talk radio).

  • Tim Woodward
  • Ely Galleani
  • Kallie Knoetze
  • Bino

Whose famous birthday is on April 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 24th:

  • Shirley MacLaine
    Shirley MacLaine

    American actress, writer, and dancer.

  • Kelly Clarkson
    Kelly Clarkson

    Kelly clarkson is an american singer known for winning the first season of american idol and for hits like 'since u been gone' and 'stronger...

  • Aidan Gillen
    Aidan Gillen

    Aidan gillen is an irish actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as game of thrones and the wire.

  • Barbra Streisand
    Barbra Streisand

    American actress and singer, who rose steadily from 1961 to do tv, records, broadway and magazine covers.

  • Djimon Hounsou
    Djimon Hounsou

    Djimon hounsou is a well-known movie actor, recognized for his roles in films such as 'gladiator' and 'blood diamond'.

  • Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland

    British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

  • Stacy Haiduk
    Stacy Haiduk

    American actress.

  • Alejandro Fernández
    Alejandro Fernández

    Mexican singer.

  • Derek Luke
    Derek Luke

    American actor.

  • Sue Grafton
    Sue Grafton

    American mystery novelist, screenplay writer and tv producer.

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April 24, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 70 years 11 months old,

or 851 months and 26 days old,

or 3704 weeks

or 25928 days old,

if you were born on April 24, 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 April 24, 1953?

There are 5 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 24, 1953.

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April 24, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 24, 1953:

  • Giovanni Miliani

What famous deaths happened on April 24th?

Famous deaths on April 24th:

  • Louise Dresser
    Louise Dresser

    Actress (state fair ship comes in mammy), is killed at 86.

  • John Carroll
    John Carroll

    Georgetown university was founded by an ex-jesuit archbishop and american archbishop (d. 1815).

  • Pat Paulsen
    Pat Paulsen

    At 69, comedian (smothers brothers show) dies.

  • Bud Abbott
    Bud Abbott

    Comedy comedian abbott and costello, dies at the age of 78.

  • Wallis Simpson

    American socialite and jet-set woman from 1931.

  • Eliazer Weizman

    First President of Israel.

  • Daniel Defoe

    Daniel Defoe was an English writer, journalist, and pamphleteer, who is widely regarded as the founder of the English novel.

  • Savien Defoe

    An English writer known for his novel Robinson Crusoe and his pioneering work in journalism.

  • Maxmilian Theodor Felix von Laue

    German physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914.

  • Cina Jilani

    Pakistani writer and human rights activist known for her advocacy work and literary contributions.

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April 24, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 24, 1953:

  • Genocide Remembrance Day in Armenia.
  • Republic Day in The Gambia (1970).
  • Newman's Day.
  • 24-Hour Comics Day.

Observances on April 24, 1953:

  • World Immunization Week, 24-30 April [WHO]
  • International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

Saints celebrated on April 24, 1953:

  • Saint Alexander (died 178)
  • Saint Maria-Euphrasia Pelletier (d.1868)
  • Saint Honorius
  • Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
  • Saint Egbert of Northumbria
  • Saint Deodatus
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April 24, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 24, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 20th and April 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 24, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 1953 was Say You're Mine Again by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

April 24, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 24, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Say You're Mine Again

April 24, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 1953 was She Wears Red Feathers by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

April 24, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 24, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - She Wears Red Feathers
  2. - (How Much Is That) Doggie In The Window?
  3. - I Believe
  4. - Broken Wings
  5. - Oh Happy Day

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April 24, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 24, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Starring: Louis Calhern, Marlon Brando, James Mason, John Gielgud

Country: United States of America

The Desert Rats

The Desert Rats

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Robert Wise

Starring: Richard Burton, James Mason, Robert Newton, Robert Douglas

Country: United States of America

Martin Luther

Martin Luther

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Irving Pichel

Starring: Niall MacGinnis, John Ruddock, Pierre Lefevre, Guy Verney

Cry of the Hunted

Cry of the Hunted

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Joseph H. Lewis

Starring: Vittorio Gassman, Barry Sullivan, Polly Bergen, William Conrad

Glen or Glenda

Glen or Glenda

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Edward D. Wood Jr.

Starring: Edward D. Wood Jr., Bela Lugosi, Lyle Talbot, Timothy Farrell

Country: United States of America

April 24, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 24, 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:

After Hours

After Hours

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Thomas Lavoie

Strictly Personal

Strictly Personal

Release year: 1953

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

Jimmy Hughes, Rookie Cop

Jimmy Hughes, Rookie Cop

Release year: 1953

April 24, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 24, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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 Silent World by Jacques Yves Cousteau and Frederic Dumas

The Silent World

By:

Jacque Cousteau's underwater adventures and photographs

A Man Called Peter by Catherine Marshall

A Man Called Peter

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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 Stones Of The House by Theodore Morrison

The Stones Of The House

By:

1953 Viking 1st edition. Hardcover with dust jacket.

The Silver Chalice by Thomas B. Costain

The Silver Chalice

By:

This exciting novel is the latest in the Christian Epic series. It takes place just after Christ's resurrection and death. Basil is commissioned to design the case that will house the silver cup Christ and His disciples drank out of …

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Who was the US President on April 24, 1953?

On April 24, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 1953?

On April 24, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 24, 1953?

On April 24, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 24th?

April 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of April. 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 April 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - At least 60 people have been killed by floods and mudslides that occurred in durban, south africa, and the surrounding kwazulu-natal region.
  • 2018 - Protests at the gaza border in 2018: israel defense forces arrest two terrorists who attempted to cross gaza's border into israel armed with a knife & a grenade.
  • 2017 - 2017 camp shaheen attack - the afghan minister for defense, abdullah habibi, and qadam shah shahim (the chief of staff of afghanistan's afghan national army) resigned following a taliban attack at camp shaheen, near mazar-i-sharif, that left over 140 people dead.

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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 April 1953?

April 1953 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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