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About February 12th, 1953, in brief:

  • Historical events: USSR breaks diplomatic relations with Israel.
  • Day of the week: February 12th, 1953 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Josh Brolin, Christina Ricci
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Wild Horses by Perry Como
  • #1 UK song: Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes by Perry Como & The Ramblers
  • Popular movie: Mr. Hulot's Holiday directed by Jacques Tati

More about February 12th, 1953? See below for more news and curiosities on February 12th, 1953.

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What day of the week was February 12, 1953?


February 12, 1953 was a Thursday and it was the 43rd day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 12, 1953 can also be written as 2/12/1953 in the US and as 12/2/1953 in UK and Europe.

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February 12, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 12, 1953:

  • Ussr breaks diplomatic relations with israel.
  • Nordic council inaugurated.

February 12, 1953: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 12, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 12th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 12, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 12, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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February 12, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 12, 1953 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 12, 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 February 12, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:58 am and setting at 05:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 29, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Feb 28, 1953.

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Who was born on February 12, 1953?


Famous people born on February 12, 1953:

  • Joanna Kerns
    Joanna Kerns

    Joanna kerns is an american actress and director best known for her role as maggie seaver on the tv show growing pains.

  • Robin Thomas
    Robin Thomas

    American actor.

  • Joanna Kerns [de Varona] in San Francisco

    California, usa; actress ("maggie - growing pains").

  • Nadine Monfils

    Belgian-french writer, born and raised in belgium, now living in paris, france.

  • Nabil Shaban

    British actor.

  • Peter Andersson (actor)
  • Luigi Novelli
  • Helmut Wechselberger
  • Marcelo Alfaro
  • Peter Andersson
  • Tom Kropp
  • Art Kuehn

Whose famous birthday is on February 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 12th:

  • Josh Brolin
    Josh Brolin

    He is an american actor, well-known family member, and the dark and handsome child of jane agee and actor james brolin.

  • Christina Ricci
    Christina Ricci

    American actress who made her film debut with "mermaids" in 1990.

  • Lorne Greene
    Lorne Greene

    Lorne Greene was a Canadian actor known for his role as Ben Cartwright in the TV series Bonanza.

  • Darren Aronofsky
    Darren Aronofsky

    American screenwriter, director and producer of film.

  • Mike Posner
    Mike Posner

    Mike posner is a pop singer known for his hit songs 'cooler than me' and 'i took a pill in ibiza'.

  • Jesse Spencer
    Jesse Spencer

    Australian singer, actor and pin-up boy.

  • Arsenio Hall
    Arsenio Hall

    American comedian, hip black comedian with a stylish outfit.

  • Chynna Phillips
    Chynna Phillips

    American singer and well-known family.

  • Simon MacCorkindale
    Simon MacCorkindale

    British actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Michael Ironside
    Michael Ironside

    Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter.

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How old is someone born on February 12, 1953?


Someone born on February 12, 1953 is:

71 years 3 months old,

or 855 months and 24 days old,

or 3720 weeks and 6 days old,

or 26046 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 12, 1953?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 12, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 12, 1953.

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February 12, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 12, 1953:

  • Carl Froelich

What famous deaths happened on February 12th?

Famous deaths on February 12th:

  • Robert Wagner
    Robert Wagner

    American actor best known for his role as jonathan hart on the 1979 tv series hart to hart.

  • Sal Mineo
    Sal Mineo

    American actor.

  • Screamin' Jay Hawkins
    Screamin' Jay Hawkins

    American musician (born 1929).

  • Sid Caesar
    Sid Caesar

    American comedian actor and writer.

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Kenneth Mars
    Kenneth Mars

    American actor and comedian (b. 1935).

  • Zina Bethune
    Zina Bethune

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (b. 1945).

  • Gary Owens
    Gary Owens

    American radio host and voice actor (b. 1934).

  • Jean Renoir
    Jean Renoir

    Pierre auguste renoir, a french filmmaker and the son of the artist pierre auguste renoir.

  • Victor Jory
    Victor Jory

    Dawson city, canada -- actor (kings row, manhunt).

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February 12, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 12, 1953:

  • United States - Lincoln's Birthday (traditionally).
  • Red Hand Day
  • Darwin Day.
  • National Freedom to Marry Day (unofficial).
  • Georgia Day in the U.S. state of Georgia.

Observances on February 12, 1953:

  • International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism

Saints celebrated on February 12, 1953:

  • Saint Alexis of Moscow
  • Saint Benedict of Aniane
  • Saint Damian of Alexandria
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February 12, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 12, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 9th and February 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 12, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 12, 1953 was Wild Horses by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

February 12, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 12, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 9th and February 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wild Horses

February 12, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 12, 1953 was Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes by Perry Como & The Ramblers, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

February 12, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 12, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 9th and February 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes
  2. - Outside Of Heaven
  3. - Because You're Mine
  4. - Comes A-Long A-Love
  5. - She Wears Red Feathers

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February 12, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 12, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mr. Hulot's Holiday

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Jacques Tati

Starring: Jacques Tati, Nathalie Pascaud, Micheline Rolla, Valentine Camax

Country: United States of America

The Lady Without Camelias

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni

Starring: Lucia Bosé, Gino Cervi, Andrea Checchi, Ivan Desny

The Slasher

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Lewis Gilbert

Starring: James Kenney, Joan Collins, Betty Ann Davies, Robert Ayres

Kansas Pacific

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Ray Nazarro

Starring: Sterling Hayden, Eve Miller, Barton MacLane, Harry Shannon

Summer with Monika

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Harriet Andersson, Lars Ekborg, Dagmar Ebbesen, Åke Fridell

Country: United States of America

February 12, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 12, 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:

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 Pickwick Papers

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Warwick Gilbert

Valentino

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Ken Russell

The Big Idea

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Matt Thompson

February 12, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 12, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Old Man And The Sea by Ernest Hemingway

The Old Man And The Sea

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The Old Man and the Sea is Hemingway’s most beloved work. It is the story of an old Cuban fisherman who, through his simplicity and strength, has been told in a language that is simple yet powerful.

East of Eden by John Steinbeck

East of Eden

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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 …

The Galileans by Frank G. Slaughter

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Joseph of Galilee is a young doctor who finds his life changing when he meets Mary Magdala, an attractive dancer determined to vengeance against Gaius Flaccus, a Roman officer.

Don Camillo And His Flock by Giovanni Guareschi

Don Camillo And His Flock

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This story is set against the backdrop of post-war rural villages in Emilia-Romagna. It's the second in a series of funny and insightful Don Camillo anthologies. There are 215 stories in this collection.

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 …

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Who was the US President on February 12, 1953?

On February 12, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 12, 1953?

On February 12, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 12, 1953?

On February 12, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about February 12th?

February 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of February. 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 February 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - A jamaat-ul-ahrar faction shoots four police officers from pakistan. three more officers are also injured.
  • 2018 - Drone strikes in pakistan: tehrik-i-taliban pakistan confirms that its deputy leader khalid mehsud was killed in a u.s.-led drone strike in north waziristan. it is located near the border to afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present, saudi arabian-led intervention in yemen: a helicopter of the saudi-led coalition bombs an aircraft outside aden international airport. at least three yemeni soldiers were injured.

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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 February 1953?

February 1953 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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