Thursday April 02, 1953: on this day

About April 2nd, 1953, in brief:

  • Historical events: Raab forms his first government in Austria.
  • Day of the week: April 2nd, 1953 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Serge Gainsbourg, Michael Fassbender
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Song From Moulin Rouge (Where is Your Heart) by Percy Faith & His Orchestra (Vocal Faliecia Sanders)
  • #1 UK song: She Wears Red Feathers by Guy Mitchell
  • Popular movie: Titanic directed by Jean Negulesco

More about April 2nd, 1953? See below for more news and curiosities on April 2nd, 1953.

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What day of the week was April 02, 1953?


April 02, 1953 was a Thursday and it was the 92nd day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 02, 1953 can also be written as 4/2/1953 in the US and as 2/4/1953 in UK and Europe.

April 02, 1953 in April 1953 calendar

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April 02, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 02, 1953:

  • Raab forms his first government in austria.

April 02, 1953: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 02, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 2nd 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 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 02, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 02, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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April 02, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 02, 1953 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 02, 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 02, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 09:59 pm and setting at 07:17 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 02, 1953?


Famous people born on April 02, 1953:

  • Malika Oufkir
    Malika Oufkir

    Malika oufkir is a moroccan-french author and human rights activist known for her autobiography 'stolen lives: twenty years in a desert...

  • Debralee Scott

    American actress, whose films include "american graffiti," the "the candidate" and "dirty harry.

  • Jim Allister

    Northern irish politician and lawyer.

  • James Vance

    American author and playwright (d. 2017).

  • Rosemary Bryant Mariner

    20th and 21st-century u.s.

  • Debralee Scott in Elizabeth

    New jersey, usa; actress (cathy – mary hartman, angie).

  • Barry Sonnenfeld

    Producer.

  • Krzysztof Krauze
  • Costel Cernat
  • Robert William Finn
  • Miquel de Palol i Muntanyola
  • Greg Dayton

Whose famous birthday is on April 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 2nd:

  • Serge Gainsbourg
    Serge Gainsbourg

    French singer and international sex icon, who was best known for his hit song "je t'aime" which he performed with jane birkin.

  • Michael Fassbender
    Michael Fassbender

    German-irish actor, born to a german mother and a german dad.

  • Marvin Gaye
    Marvin Gaye

    American singer, keyboard player, drummer and songwriter.

  • Pedro Pascal
    Pedro Pascal

    Pedro pascal is a chilean-american actor known for his roles in game of thrones, narcos, and the mandalorian.

  • Buddy Ebsen
    Buddy Ebsen

    Buddy ebsen was an american actor known for his role as jed clampett in the television series the beverly hillbillies.

  • Linda Hunt
    Linda Hunt

    American actress who won an oscar as a male dwarf in "the year of living dangerously", her second film role.

  • Roselyn Sanchez
    Roselyn Sanchez

    Puerto rican model, singer and actress.

  • Christopher Meloni
    Christopher Meloni

    American film and television actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Shirley Douglas
    Shirley Douglas

    Canadian actress, activist, and well-known family member, she is also the ex-wife to actor donald sutherland, and the mother of their son...

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How old is someone born on April 02, 1953?


Someone born on April 02, 1953 is:

71 years 2 months old,

or 854 months and 3 days old,

or 3713 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25997 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 02, 1953?

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 02, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 02, 1953.

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April 02, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 02, 1953:

  • Hugo Sperrle

    German field marshal (d. 1953).

  • Jean Epstein

    French director (vive la vie), dies at 56.

  • Frederik Fuglsang

What famous deaths happened on April 2nd?

Famous deaths on April 2nd:

  • Edwin Starr
    Edwin Starr

    American singer-songwriter (d.2003).

  • Estelle Harris
    Estelle Harris

    American actress and comedian (b. 1928).

  • Milo O'Shea
    Milo O'Shea

    Actor from ireland-america (d. 2013).

  • Alma Delia Fuentes
    Alma Delia Fuentes

    Mexican actress (d. 2017).

  • Paula Kelly
    Paula Kelly

    Singer/actress (sweet charity) dies at 72.

  • Jennifer Syme
    Jennifer Syme

    American actress (born 1972).

  • Douglass Dumbrille
    Douglass Dumbrille

    Actor (mr deed goes to town), is killed at 84.

  • Winnie Mandela

    Winnie Mandela was a prominent South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who played a significant role in the struggle against...

  • Samuel Morse

    American inventor of the first electric telegraph that worked and morse code.

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April 02, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 02, 1953:

  • JP and Trang in Valleyfair
  • Blessed Arnold of Leuven
  • International Children's Book Day
  • Malvinas Day in Argentina.
  • Sizdah be dar in Iran

Observances on April 02, 1953:

  • World Autism Awareness Day

Saints celebrated on April 02, 1953:

  • Saint Franciscus of Paola (+1507)
  • Saint Genoveva of Brabant (+1760)
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April 02, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 02, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 30th and April 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 02, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 02, 1953 was Song From Moulin Rouge (Where is Your Heart) by Percy Faith & His Orchestra (Vocal Faliecia Sanders), according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

April 02, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 02, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 30th and April 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Song From Moulin Rouge (Where is Your Heart)
  2. - April In Portugal

April 02, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 02, 1953 was She Wears Red Feathers by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

April 02, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 02, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 30th and April 5th. 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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April 02, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 02, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

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

Release year: 1953

Directed by: William Cameron Menzies

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

Country: United States of America

Bad Blonde

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Reginald Le Borg

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

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

April 02, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 02, 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

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Danielle Williamson

Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Fred C. Brannon

Face the Music

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Carol Wiseman

The Plymouth Playhouse

The Plymouth Playhouse

Release year: 1953

Starring: Donald Cook

Country: United States of America

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

April 02, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 02, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

This I Believe by Edward R. Murrow

This I Believe

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

My Host The World by George Santayana

My Host The World

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The Sign Of Jonas by Thomas Merton

The Sign Of Jonas

By:

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 Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk

The Caine Mutiny

By:

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 White Rabbit by Bruce Marshall

The White Rabbit

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It was a huge success, received soaring critical reviews and inspired a movie: the harrowing tale of a British agent captured in World War Two and his refusal to break under horrific torture.

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Who was the US President on April 02, 1953?

On April 02, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 02, 1953?

On April 02, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 02, 1953?

On April 02, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 2nd?

April 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Google begins to delete consumer accounts from google+ because of low user engagement and security vulnerabilities that could expose user data to developers.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: saudi king salman bin abdulaziz al saud speaks with president donald trump by telephone to discuss the events.
  • 2017 - India opens the chenani-nashri tunnel measuring 9.2 kilometers, in jammu and kashmir.

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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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