Thursday March 26, 1953: on this day

March 26, 1953 was the 85th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is March 26, 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 26, 1953, who was born and died on March 26, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 26, 1953, which were the most popular songs (ex. I'm Sitting On Top of the World by Les Paul & Mary Ford), movies (e.g. Titanic, directed by Jean Negulesco), TV series (e.g. Both Sides) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 26th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 26, 1953?


March 26, 1953 was a Thursday and it was the 85th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 26, 1953 can also be written as 3/26/1953 in the US and as 26/3/1953 in UK and Europe.

March 26, 1953 in March 1953 calendar

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March 26, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 26, 1953:

  • Salk polio vaccine announced
  • Dr jonas salk announces new vaccine to prevent polio [myelitis].
  • Jonas salk announces his polio vaccine.

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March 26, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 26th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries 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 26, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 26, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on March 26th, 1953 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 26, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 26, 1953 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 26, 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 26, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 02:47 pm and setting at 04:22 am.

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 26, 1953?


Famous people born on March 26, 1953:

  • Elainah Chao

    Elainah Chao is a Taiwanese-American journalist and former United States Secretary of Transportation.

  • Izic Chafee

    Izic Chafee is an American politician who served as the 74th Governor of Rhode Island and as a United States Senator.

  • George Dyson

    Author and historian of technology, known for his books on the history of computing.

  • Lincoln Chafee

    American politician and academic, 74th governor of rhode island.

  • Elaine L. Chao

    First Asian American woman to be appointed to a President's Cabinet in American history.

  • Tatyana Providokhina

    Russian 1000m runner (world record).

  • Youssouf Togoimi

    Nationalist chadian (d. 2002).

  • Michael Bonagura in Newark

    New jersey, usa.

  • Jim Porto
  • Michele Ferrari
  • Charīs Papageōrgiou
  • Nedelčo Kolev

Whose famous birthday is on March 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 26th:

  • Keira Knightley
    Keira Knightley

    Keira knightley is a british actress known for her roles in period dramas and blockbuster films such as pirates of the caribbean.

  • Juliana Paes
    Juliana Paes

    Juliana paes is a brazilian actress known for her roles in telenovelas such as 'india – a love story' and 'a favorita'.

  • Steven Tyler
    Steven Tyler

    Aerosmith was formed in 1970 by aerosmith, an american musician.

  • Diana Ross
    Diana Ross

    American singer and academy award nominated actress.

  • Leonard Nimoy
    Leonard Nimoy

    American actor who was best known for his role as spock, the pointed-eared alien in "star trek," 1965-1967.

  • James Caan
    James Caan

    American actor.

  • Joseph Campbell
    Joseph Campbell

    American author and leading authority on mythology, the psyche, and symbolism.

  • Richard Dawkins
    Richard Dawkins

    British evolutionary biologist.

  • Jennifer Grey
    Jennifer Grey

    Jennifer grey is an american actress best known for her role as baby in the iconic film dirty dancing.

  • Leslie Mann
    Leslie Mann

    Leslie mann is an american actress known for her roles in comedy films such as 'knocked up' and 'the 40-year-old virgin'.

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March 26, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 71 years and 3 days old,

or 852 months and 3 days old,

or 3705 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25936 days old,

if you were born on March 26, 1953.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 26, 1953?

There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 26, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 26, 1953.

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March 26, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 26, 1953:

  • Albert Spalding

    Spalding sporting goods company was founded by a businessman and a former american baseball player, spalding.

What famous deaths happened on March 26th?

Famous deaths on March 26th:

  • Jan Sterling
    Jan Sterling

    American actress who made her film debut in 1948 with "johnny belinda".

  • Jean Stafford
    Jean Stafford

    American short-story writer, pulitzer prize winner in 1970.

  • Sarah Bernhardt
    Sarah Bernhardt

    French stage actress, "the divine sarah", was a legend and world-famous.

  • Walter Abel
    Walter Abel

    American actor and singer (d. 1987).

  • Innocent Vareed Thekkethala
    Innocent Vareed Thekkethala

    Indian actor and politician (b. 1948).

  • Jan Berry
    Jan Berry

    American singer-songwriter jan and dean (d. 2004).

  • Richard Arlen
    Richard Arlen

    Actor (apache uprising and wings), dies aged 75.

  • Lloyde George

    British Prime Minister during World War I..

  • Oaks Whitman

    Oaks Whitman was a renowned American poet, considered one of the most influential figures in the development of modern poetry.

  • Wilba Whitman

    Wilba Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist, considered one of the most influential figures in American literature, known...

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March 26, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 26, 1953:

  • Prince Kuhio Day in Hawaii
  • Zoroastrianism - Prophet Zoroaster's Birthday.

Saints celebrated on March 26, 1953:

  • Saint Emmanuel (died 304)
  • Saint Ludger
  • Saint Larissa
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March 26, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 26, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 23rd and March 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 26, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 26, 1953 was I'm Sitting On Top of the World by Les Paul & Mary Ford, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

March 26, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 26, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 23rd and March 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'm Sitting On Top of the World

March 26, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 26, 1953 was She Wears Red Feathers by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

March 26, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 26, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 23rd and March 29th. 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 26, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 26, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Titanic

Titanic

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Jean Negulesco

Starring: Clifton Webb, Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Wagner, Audrey Dalton

Country: United States of America

House of Wax

House of Wax

Release year: 1953

Directed by: André De Toth

Starring: Vincent Price, Frank Lovejoy, Phyllis Kirk, Carolyn Jones

Country: United States of America

Invaders from Mars

Invaders from Mars

Release year: 1953

Directed by: William Cameron Menzies

Starring: Helena Carter, Arthur Franz, Jimmy Hunt, Leif Erickson

Country: United States of America

Bad Blonde

Bad Blonde

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Reginald Le Borg

Starring: Barbara Payton, Frederick Valk, John Slater, Sidney James

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

March 26, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 26, 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

Rod Brown of the Rocket Rangers

Rod Brown of the Rocket Rangers

Release year: 1953

Starring: Cliff Robertson, Bruce Hall, Jack Weston, John Boruff

Country: United States of America

Minha Boneca

Minha Boneca

Release year: 1953

March 26, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 26, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

I And My True Love by Helen MacInnes

I And My True Love

By:

American diplomat Payton Paleydell and Sylvia Pleydell are the most highly respected and brilliant couple in Washington. Although their marriage seems perfect, Kate Jerold starts to suspect that their cousin is cheating on her.

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 …

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.

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 …

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Who was the US President on March 26, 1953?

On March 26, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 26, 1953?

On March 26, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 26, 1953?

On March 26, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about March 26th?

March 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war: a strike in north-west yemen kills seven people and injures eight more at a hospital. it occurred at a time when staff and patients were arriving.
  • 2018 - Terrorism in britain: six alleged members from the banned neo nazi group national action appear before a court. one person is accused of plotting to murder mp rosie cooper, while another is charged with inciting death.
  • 2017 - After hitting a powerline near kramatorsk in donetsk oblast and crashing into it, a mi-2 transport helicopter from ukraine crashed, killing all five crew members.

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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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