Monday April 20, 1953: on this day
About April 20th, 1953, in brief:
- Historical events: 57th Boston Marathon won by Keizo Yamada of Japan in 2:18:51.
- Day of the week: April 20th, 1953 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Luther Vandross, Jessica Lange
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Say You're Mine Again by Perry Como
- #1 UK song: She Wears Red Feathers by Guy Mitchell
- Popular movie: Julius Caesar directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
More about April 20th, 1953? See below for more news and curiosities on April 20th, 1953.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 20, 1953?
- April 20, 1953: What happened on that day?
- April 20, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 20, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 20, 1953?
- How old is someone born on April 20, 1953?
- April 20, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
- April 20, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 20, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
- April 20, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 20, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 20, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 20, 1953?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1953?
- Who was the Pope on April 20, 1953?
What day of the week was April 20, 1953?
April 20, 1953 was a Monday and it was the 110th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 20, 1953 can also be written as 4/20/1953 in the US and as 20/4/1953 in UK and Europe.
April 20, 1953: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 20, 1953:
- 57th boston marathon won by keizo yamada of japan in 2:18:51.
April 20, 1953: What were the magazines covers that day?
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April 20, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 20, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 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.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 20th, 1953 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 20, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 20, 1953 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 20, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 10:33 am and setting at 01:35 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 20, 1953?
Famous people born on April 20, 1953:
- Sebasthian Faulks
Renowned British author known for his historical novels.
- François Sauvadet
Burgundy: french centrist politician.
- Ruby Wax
Comedian.
- Carrie Weems
American photographer.
- Luigi Ceccarelli
- Andrea Lenzi
- Raad Hammoudi
- James Chance
- Henry Viáfara
Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:
![Luther Vandross]()
Luther VandrossLuther vandross was a renowned r&b singer known for his smooth and soulful voice, and for hits like 'never too much' and 'dance with my...
![Jessica Lange]()
Jessica LangeAmerican academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.
![Andy Serkis]()
Andy SerkisAndy serkis is an english actor known for his groundbreaking motion-capture performances in iconic roles such as gollum in the lord of the...
![Carmen Electra]()
Carmen ElectraAmerican actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...
![Edie Sedgwick]()
Edie SedgwickAmerican model with amazing eyes and great legs.
![Shemar Moore]()
Shemar MooreAmerican actor, former fashion model.
![Ryan O'Neal]()
Ryan O'NealAfter starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.
![Crispin Glover]()
Crispin GloverAmerican actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...
![Veronica Cartwright]()
Veronica CartwrightVeronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.
![George Takei]()
George TakeiAmerican actor, director, and author.
How old is someone born on April 20, 1953?
Someone born on April 20, 1953 is:
71 years 1 month old,
or 853 months and 15 days old,
or 3711 weeks and 1 day old,
or 25978 days old,
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Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 20, 1953?
There are 320 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 20th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1953?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 20, 1953.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
April 20, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 20, 1953:
- Erich Weinert
Writer dies at 62.
- Gladys Sylvani
What famous deaths happened on April 20th?
Famous deaths on April 20th:
![Benny Hill]()
Benny HillBritish comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.
![Alan Dale]()
Alan DaleAmerican singer (born 1925).
![Christian X]()
Christian XKing of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.
- Idrissa Deby
Former President of Chad.
- Galdino Balthazar
Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.
- Briyan Stoker
Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.
- Marl Stoker
Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.
- Madylyn Pugh
Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show.
- Zakariyah Deby
Former President of Chad.
- Felcia Farr
American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.
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April 20, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 20, 1953:
- USA- National High Five Day
- Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
- Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
- Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
- April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
- Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).
Observances on April 20, 1953:
- Chinese Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 20, 1953:
- Saint Victor (d.303)
- Saint Marcellinus
- Saint Theotimus (died 407)
April 20, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 20, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 20th and April 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 20, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1953 was Say You're Mine Again by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.
April 20, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 20, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Perry Como - Say You're Mine Again
April 20, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 1953 was She Wears Red Feathers by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.
April 20, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 20, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Guy Mitchell - She Wears Red Feathers
- Lita Roza - (How Much Is That) Doggie In The Window?
- Frankie Laine - I Believe
- The Stargazers - Broken Wings
- Johnston Brothers - Oh Happy Day
April 20, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 20, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
April 20, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 20, 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:
Jimmy Hughes, Rookie Cop
Release year: 1953
April 20, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 20, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The White Rabbit
By: Bruce Marshall
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.
The Sign Of Jonas
By: Thomas Merton
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 Second Sex
By: Simone de Beauvoir
Simone de Beauvoir's masterpiece, newly translated and unabridged for English, is a powerful analysis and exploration of inequality.
Postcards From Delaplane
By: Stanton Delaplane
This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, marginalia, and other imperfections due to its age.
Remember These Things
By: Paul Harvey
Book by Harvey, Paul
Who was the US President on April 20, 1953?
On April 20, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1953?
On April 20, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 20, 1953?
On April 20, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about April 20th?
April 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). seven people are killed in kabul when suicide bombers and gunmen storm the communications ministry.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: isil accepts control of yarmouk camp, southern damascus, to the syrian army in exchange for safe passage into isil-held territory within the syrian desert. this brings the predominantly palestinian refugee area under government control for first time since 2012.
- 2017 - After a man opened fire on police officers at central paris' champs-elysees, one policeman was killed and the other critically injured. a gunman attempted to flee but was shot and killed, while another person was injured. although isil claims responsibility, the claim is disputed. francois hollande, president of france, says all evidence points to a terrorist attack. (abc news america via yahoo!) (bbc),
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.
