Sunday August 30, 1953: on this day

August 30, 1953 was the 242nd day of the year 1953, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 30, 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 30, 1953, who was born and died on August 30, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 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 30th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 30, 1953?


August 30, 1953 was a Sunday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1953 can also be written as 8/30/1953 in the US and as 30/8/1953 in UK and Europe.

August 30, 1953 in August 1953 calendar

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August 30, 1953: What happened on that day?


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August 30, 1953: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 30, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th 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.

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August 30, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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August 30, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 30, 1953 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 10:02 pm and setting at 02:37 pm.

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

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Who was born on August 30, 1953?


Famous people born on August 30, 1953:

  • Robert Parish

    Nba center (boston celtics, charlotte hornets).

  • Horace Panter

    English bass player (the specials and general public).

  • Lech Majewski

    Polish director, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Ron George

    American politician and businessman.

  • Andrew Culver
  • Orlando Johnson
  • Fiorenzo Zanella
  • María Luisa Carcedo
  • Mauro Boselli

Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:

  • Cameron Diaz
    Cameron Diaz

    American actress, producer and former fashion model.

  • Kitty Wells
    Kitty Wells

    American country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Michael Chiklis
    Michael Chiklis

    American actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.

  • Ted Williams
    Ted Williams

    American baseball player.

  • Fred MacMurray
    Fred MacMurray

    Actor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.

  • Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell

    American actress and singer (b. 1906).

  • Elden Henson
    Elden Henson

    Elden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.

  • Elizabeth Ashley
    Elizabeth Ashley

    American actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

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August 30, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 70 years 6 months old,

or 846 months and 19 days old,

or 3681 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25769 days old,

if you were born on August 30, 1953.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 1953?

There are 164 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 30, 1953.

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August 30, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 30, 1953:

  • Dimiter Nenov

    Composer dies at 51.

  • Emmanuel Gambardella
  • Gaetano Merola

What famous deaths happened on August 30th?

Famous deaths on August 30th:

  • Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson

    American actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Valerie Harper
    Valerie Harper

    American actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.

  • William Talman
    William Talman

    American actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).

  • Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • Milian Cavalcanti

    Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.

  • Oliver Sacks

    Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.

  • Muhannad Al-Hakim

    Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.

  • Seaver Burton

    Renowned American novelist known for his impactful storytelling.

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August 30, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 30, 1953:

  • International Day of the Disappeared
  • Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
  • Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day

Observances on August 30, 1953:

  • International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
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August 30, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 30, 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 30, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

August 30, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 30, 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 30, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

August 30, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 30, 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')

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August 30, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 30, 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 30, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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 30, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 30, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Kingfishers Catch Fire by Rumer Godden

Kingfishers Catch Fire

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This novel is a powerful tale about the consequences of idealism set in the Himalayas. This is the story about Sophie, an idealistic young Englishwoman who has two young daughters. It takes place in Kashmir.

How To Play Your Best Golf All The Time by Tommy Armour

How To Play Your Best Golf All The Time

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Tommy Armour's timeless How to Play Your Best Golf Every Time offers timeless instruction in golf on the following topics: * How to Learn Your Best Golf * What can you do to improve your game

Kiss Me Again, Stranger by Daphne du Maurier

Kiss Me Again, Stranger

By:

Kiss me again stranger: A collection eight stories, both long and short.

In The Wet by Nevil Shute

In The Wet

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It's the dry season in Australia's outback. A drunk and delirious ex-pilot, known as "Pisspot Stevie", lies in death in a remote cabin of the Queensland bush.

You Shall Know Them by Rita Vercors

You Shall Know Them

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Vintage 1953 hardcover lacking its dustjacket. The book is in excellent condition, clean and fresh with no marks. Spine has become discolored. Our Family will pack the book in bubble-lined high-quality packaging immediately.

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Who was the US President on August 30, 1953?

On August 30, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1953?

On August 30, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 30, 1953?

On August 30, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 30th?

August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:

  • 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
  • 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.

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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 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.

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Sunday August 30, 1953