Friday August 28, 1953: on this day

August 28, 1953 was the 240th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 28, 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 August 28, 1953, who was born and died on August 28, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 1953, which were the most popular songs (ex. Ebb Tide by Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. City of Bad Men, directed by Harmon Jones), TV series (e.g. On Your Way) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 28th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

Table of contents

calendar

What day of the week was August 28, 1953?


August 28, 1953 was a Friday and it was the 240th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1953 can also be written as 8/28/1953 in the US and as 28/8/1953 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 1953 in August 1953 calendar

history

August 28, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 28, 1953:

  • Me & juliet opens at majestic theater nyc for 358 performances
  • Nippon television broadcasts japan's first television show, including its first tv advertisement.

LIFE Magazine

zodiac

August 28, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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.

Discover the personality of August born.

Unlock the Mysteries of August 28, 1953! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

August 28, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Snake chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Snake personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 1953 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for August 28, 1953
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
zodiac

August 28, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

69%

The moon phase on August 28, 1953 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 09:25 pm and setting at 12:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 24, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Sep 23, 1953.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!

Your place in the Universe on August 28, 1953

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your map!
birthday

Who was born on August 28, 1953?


Famous people born on August 28, 1953:

  • Tõnu Kaljuste

    Estonian journalist and conductor.

  • Ditmar Jakobs

    German footballer.

  • Alex Lifeson

    Musician.

  • Peter Stormare

    Actor.

  • Dominique Loiseau

    French businesswoman who has been the ceo of bernard loiseau since 2003.

  • Justo Navarro
  • Ernesto Cima
  • Flavio Caselli
  • Roberto Ricchini
  • Bob Avellini
  • Teresa Almeida Garrett

Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:

  • Shania Twain
    Shania Twain

    Shania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.

  • Jack Black
    Jack Black

    Jack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.

  • Sheryl Sandberg
    Sheryl Sandberg

    Sheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...

  • Kay Parker
    Kay Parker

    British-american actress.

  • David Fincher
    David Fincher

    American music video and film director.

  • Jason Priestley
    Jason Priestley

    Vancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).

  • Amanda Tapping
    Amanda Tapping

    Canadian actress, producer and director.

  • David Soul
    David Soul

    American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.

  • Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán

    Puerto rican-american producer and actor.

  • Emma Samms
    Emma Samms

    English actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 28th

birthday

August 28, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 70 years 7 months old,

or 847 months and 1 day old,

or 3683 weeks

or 25781 days old,

if you were born on August 28, 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 August 28, 1953?

There are 153 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 28, 1953.

RIP

August 28, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 28, 1953:

  • Alfred Jäck
  • Nikolaj Semënovič Golovanov

What famous deaths happened on August 28th?

Famous deaths on August 28th:

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Robert Shaw
    Robert Shaw

    American conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.

  • Chadwick Boseman
    Chadwick Boseman

    American actor and playwright (b. 1976).

  • Ruth Gordon
    Ruth Gordon

    American actress, born in 1915.

  • Hazel Dawn
    Hazel Dawn

    Us singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.

  • Rafel Lemkin

    Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.

  • Lovel ace

    Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.

  • Rally Jones

    Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.

  • Havah Armstrong

    Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.

  • Anaissa Jones

    Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 28th

holidays

August 28, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 28, 1953:

  • Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
  • Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
vinyl songs

August 28, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 28, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 24th and August 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 28, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1953 was Ebb Tide by Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

August 28, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 28, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ebb Tide
  2. - Dragnet

August 28, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

August 28, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 28, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Believe
  2. - The Song From The Moulin Rouge
  3. - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
  4. - I'm Walking Behind You
  5. - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was August 28, 1953 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club

August 28, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 28, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

City of Bad Men

City of Bad Men

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Harmon Jones

Starring: Jeanne Crain, Dale Robertson, Richard Boone, Lloyd Bridges

Half a Hero

Half a Hero

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Don Weis

Starring: Red Skelton, Jean Hagen, Charles Dingle, Willard Waterman

Sins of Jezebel

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

Cat-Women of the Moon

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Arthur Hilton

Starring: Sonny Tufts, Victor Jory, Marie Windsor, Susan Morrow

I Vitelloni

I Vitelloni

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Federico Fellini

Starring: Alberto Sordi, Franco Fabrizi, Franco Interlenghi, Leopoldo Trieste

Country: United States of America

August 28, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 28, 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:

On Your Way

On Your Way

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Thomas Sali

The Broken Horseshoe

The Broken Horseshoe

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Martyn C. Webster

It's a Small World

It's a Small World

Release year: 1953

Bonino

Bonino

Release year: 1953

My Favorite Husband

My Favorite Husband

Release year: 1953

August 28, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 28, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Angel Unaware by Dale Evans Rogers

Angel Unaware

By:

Roy Evans Rogers, entertainer, was thrilled to meet their baby girl Robin. Their excitement soon turned to worry when Robin was diagnosed with Down's syndrome.

Golden Admiral by Francis Van Wyck Mason

Golden Admiral

By:

Fictional Novel, Literary Fiction

The Dark Angel by Mika Waltari

The Dark Angel

By:

The powerful, dramatic story of Constantinople's fall in 1453.

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 Bridges At Toko-Ri by James A. Michener

The Bridges At Toko-Ri

By:

James A. Michener, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, tells the story of American soldiers who fought in the Korean War. He also details their exploits from the air.

history

Who was the US President on August 28, 1953?

On August 28, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1953?

On August 28, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 28, 1953?

On August 28, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

history

What is special about August 28th?

August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
  • 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.

Find out more about August 28th

history

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

Do you remember 1953? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

history

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.

Discover how August 1953 calendar looked like.

Friday August 28, 1953