Wednesday January 28, 1953: on this day

About January 28th, 1953, in brief:

  • Historical events: WJTV TV channel 12 in Jackson, MS (CBS) begins broadcasting
  • Day of the week: January 28th, 1953 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Elijah Wood, Ariel Winter
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Side By Side by Kay Starr
  • #1 UK song: You Belong To Me by Jo Stafford
  • Popular movie: Summer with Monika directed by Ingmar Bergman

More about January 28th, 1953? See below for more news and curiosities on January 28th, 1953.

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What day of the week was January 28, 1953?


January 28, 1953 was a Wednesday and it was the 28th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 1953 can also be written as 1/28/1953 in the US and as 28/1/1953 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 1953 in January 1953 calendar

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January 28, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 28, 1953:

  • Wjtv tv channel 12 in jackson, ms (cbs) begins broadcasting
  • Derek bentley is executed for murder in hm prison wandsworth.

January 28, 1953: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th 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 January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on January 28, 1953 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 28, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:56 pm and setting at 07:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 31, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Jan 29, 1953.

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Who was born on January 28, 1953?


Famous people born on January 28, 1953:

  • Richard Anconina

    French actor whose notable films include tchao pantin, police, itina(c)raire d'un enfant gac/ta(c), le petit criminel, and la va(c)rita(c)...

  • Christian Kratz

    Since 2001, auxiliary bishop of strasbourg: french catholic clergyman.

  • Anicée Alvina

    Anicée alvina was a french actress and singer known for her roles in films such as 'friends' and 'successive slidings of pleasure'.

  • Colin Campbell

    Canadian executive and ice hockey player.

  • Enrico Mentana

    Italian journalist and television presenter, known for his work on political talk shows.

  • Sheri Diamond

    American con-artist known by cops as "the shrimp lady" despite having several aliases, five drivers licenses, and many birth certificates.

  • Debbie Steinbach

    Lpga golfer.

  • Michael Day

    Rocker.

  • Jim Bostic

    American basketball player, for one season 1977-78 in detroit.

  • Chris Carter

    English producer and dj (throbbing gristle & chris & cosey).

  • Robert Cringely

    American technology journalist.

  • Miki Sugimoto
  • Piero Milesi
  • Ponciano Castro
  • Hugo Hamilton

Whose famous birthday is on January 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 28th:

  • Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood

    Elijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.

  • Ariel Winter
    Ariel Winter

    Ariel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.

  • Joey Fatone
    Joey Fatone

    Joey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.

  • Nick Carter
    Nick Carter

    American singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.

  • Shruti Haasan
    Shruti Haasan

    Shruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.

  • Barbi Benton
    Barbi Benton

    American singer and model, actress.

  • Alan Alda
    Alan Alda

    American actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.

  • Rick Warren
    Rick Warren

    American minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.

  • Charles Taylor
    Charles Taylor

    Liberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.

  • Frank Skinner
    Frank Skinner

    English comedian, actor, and author.

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How old is someone born on January 28, 1953?


Someone born on January 28, 1953 is:

71 years 4 months old,

or 856 months and 7 days old,

or 3722 weeks and 6 days old,

or 26060 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 28, 1953?

There are 238 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 28, 1953:

  • Derek Bentley

    British homicide accomplice.

  • James Scullin

    Australian journalist and politician, 9th prime minister of australia (b. 1876).

  • Neyzen Tevfik

    Turkish poet and composer, turkish philosopher (d. 1953).

  • Theophil Wurm
  • Konrad von Wangenheim

What famous deaths happened on January 28th?

Famous deaths on January 28th:

  • Joe Viterelli
    Joe Viterelli

    American actor (born 1937).

  • Cicely Tyson
    Cicely Tyson

    American actress (b. 1924).

  • John Banner
    John Banner

    Austrian actor (born 1910).

  • Astryd Lindgren

    Renowned Swedish author of children's books.

  • Olita Tyson

    Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.

  • Henry VIII

    King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.

  • Mayes Burt

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Winefred Ward

    Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.

  • Zarra Neale Hurston

    Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.

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


Holidays on January 28, 1953:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas
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January 28, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 28, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 26th and February 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 1953 was Side By Side by Kay Starr, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 28, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 26th and February 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Side By Side
  2. - The Doggie In The Window

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 1953 was You Belong To Me by Jo Stafford, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 28, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 26th and February 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Belong To Me
  2. - Comes A-Long A-Love
  3. - Here In My Heart
  4. - Outside Of Heaven
  5. - Because You're Mine

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

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

Summer with Monika

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

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

Country: United States of America

I Confess

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Montgomery Clift, Anne Baxter, Karl Malden, Brian Aherne

Country: United States of America

The Yellow Balloon

Release year: 1953

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Starring: Andrew Ray, Kathleen Ryan, Kenneth More, Bernard Lee

Gunsmoke

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Nathan Juran

Starring: Audie Murphy, Susan Cabot, Paul Kelly, Charles Drake

The Tall Texan

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Elmo Williams

Starring: Lloyd Bridges, Lee J. Cobb, Marie Windsor, Luther Adler

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

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

The Life of Riley

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Abby Berlin

Starring: William Bendix

Country: United States of America

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

The bestselling books on January 28, 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

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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.

The Wonderful Country by Tom Lea

The Wonderful Country

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This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, marginalia, and other imperfections due to its age.

The Magic Lantern by Robert Carson

The Magic Lantern

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".an old-fashioned novel in its best sense. It's rich and flavorful, compelling and captivating, and tells the story of a number of real people whose motivations, and characteristics, grow.

Abraham Lincoln by Benjamin P. Thomas

Abraham Lincoln

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Benjamin P. Thomas's Abraham Lincoln, A Biography is a long-standing classic. It offers a sharp look at one the most important figures in American history.

The Silver Chalice by Thomas B. Costain

The Silver Chalice

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This exciting novel is the latest in the Christian Epic series. It takes place just after Christ's resurrection and death. Basil is commissioned to design the case that will house the silver cup Christ and His disciples drank out of …

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Who was the US President on January 28, 1953?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 28, 1953?

On January 28, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 28th?

January 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of January. 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 January 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram insurgency: 60 people are killed in an attack on rann by boko haram.
  • 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: battle of aden (2018): united arab emirates-backed southern transitional council fighters take control of government buildings in aden, south yemen after clashing with forces loyal president abdrabbuh mansur hadi. at least 10 people have been reported killed and 30 others injured. ahmed obeid bin daghr, yemeni prime minister, accuses separatists for staging a coup.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). the world food programme reduces food aid for more than 1.4 million displaced iraqis 50%. this is due to payment delays by donor countries.

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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 January 1953?

January 1953 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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Wednesday January 28, 1953