Thursday January 29, 1953: on this day

About January 29th, 1953, in brief:

  • Historical events: First movie in Cinemascope (The Robe) premieres.
  • Day of the week: January 29th, 1953 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Oprah Winfrey, W.C. Fields
  • 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 29th, 1953? See below for more news and curiosities on January 29th, 1953.

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What day of the week was January 29, 1953?


January 29, 1953 was a Thursday and it was the 29th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 1953 can also be written as 1/29/1953 in the US and as 29/1/1953 in UK and Europe.

January 29, 1953 in January 1953 calendar

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January 29, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 29, 1953:

  • First movie in cinemascope (the robe) premieres.

January 29, 1953: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 29, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 29th 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 29, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 29, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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January 29, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 29, 1953 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 29, 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 29, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:00 pm and setting at 07:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 31, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Feb 28, 1953.

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Who was born on January 29, 1953?


Famous people born on January 29, 1953:

  • Dalila Di Lazzaro

    Italian actress, model, and writer.

  • Peter Baumann

    German keyboard player and songwriter tangrine dream.

  • Woo-suk Hwang

    Woo-suk hwang is a south korean scientist known for his controversial claim to have created the world's first cloned human embryos.

  • Caesar Cervin

    Professional footballer known for his exceptional skills on the field.

  • Teresa Teng

    Renowned Taiwanese singer known for her romantic ballads.

  • Charlie Wilson

    American singer-songwriter and producer.

  • Paulin Bordeleau

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Hwang Woo-Suk

    South korean biomedical scientist.

  • Louie Perez

    American guitarist, percussionist, and songwriter.

  • Dwight Takamine

    Senator for hawaii okinawan-american okinawan.

  • Jan Kampherbeek

    Dutch programmer, author and data collector.

  • Dennis Delaney

    American playwright and actor.

  • Paul Fusco

    American puppeteer, voice-over artist, and character actor.

  • Steve March-Torme

    American actor and singer-songwriter.

  • Ronnie Moore

    Manager and english footballer.

Whose famous birthday is on January 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 29th:

  • Oprah Winfrey
    Oprah Winfrey

    American talk show hostess and actress, as well as a business executive.

  • W.C. Fields
    W.C. Fields

    Legendary American comedian and actor known for his witty humor and distinctive persona.

  • Susana Giménez
    Susana Giménez

    Susana giménez is an argentine television host, actress, and businesswoman, best known for hosting her own talk show 'susana giménez' and...

  • Katharine Ross
    Katharine Ross

    Katharine ross is an american actress known for her roles in iconic films such as the graduate and butch cassidy and the sundance kid.

  • Heather Graham
    Heather Graham

    Heather graham is a well-known movie actress who gained fame for her roles in films such as boogie nights and austin powers: the spy who...

  • Adam Lambert
    Adam Lambert

    American singer, songwriter, stage actor.

  • Tom Selleck
    Tom Selleck

    American actor.

  • Paul Ryan
    Paul Ryan

    American politician.

  • Justin Hartley
    Justin Hartley

    Justin hartley is an american actor best known for his role as kevin pearson on the tv show 'this is us'.

  • Sara Gilbert
    Sara Gilbert

    American actress, member of a theatrical cast, and sister to melissa gilbert.

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How old is someone born on January 29, 1953?


Someone born on January 29, 1953 is:

71 years 4 months old,

or 856 months and 6 days old,

or 3722 weeks and 5 days old,

or 26059 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 29, 1953?

There are 239 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 29, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 29, 1953.

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January 29, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 29, 1953:

  • Reginald Wingate

What famous deaths happened on January 29th?

Famous deaths on January 29th:

  • Freddie Prinze
    Freddie Prinze

    American comedian and actor, best known for his role in the tv series "chico and the man.

  • Alan Ladd
    Alan Ladd

    Alan Ladd was a renowned American actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Shane' and 'This Gun for Hire.

  • James Ingram
    James Ingram

    American singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.

  • Margaret Truman
    Margaret Truman

    American writer, daughter harry s. truman (1924).

  • Cozy Cole
    Cozy Cole

    American drummer (d. 1981).

  • Tim McCoy
    Tim McCoy

    American actor and military officer (b. 1891).

  • Leif Erickson
    Leif Erickson

    California, united states -- actor ("invaders from mars, on the waterfront").

  • Antonio Molina
    Antonio Molina

    A spanish bus driver was driving a bus full of people when it was submerged in a flood in murcia.

  • Nick Cravat
    Nick Cravat

    Midget (gremlin–twilight zone), succumbs to lung cancer at the age of 81.

  • Eric Schneider
    Eric Schneider

    Missouri executed 35-year-old murderer of two teachers.

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January 29, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 29, 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 29, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 29, 1953 was Side By Side by Kay Starr, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

January 29, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 29, 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 29, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 29, 1953 was You Belong To Me by Jo Stafford, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

January 29, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 29, 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 29, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 29, 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 29, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 29, 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 29, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 29, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Man Called Peter by Catherine Marshall

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Catherine Marshall, in the Preface to A Man Called Peter tells about a dream she had following Peter Marshall's passing. Peter was working in a rose-garden and said, "I!"

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 …

This I Believe by Edward R. Murrow

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

The Man On A Donkey by H.F.M. Prescott

The Man On A Donkey

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"The New York Times calls it the perfect historical novel." The Man on a Donkey is a riveting, panoramic historical novel that recreates one of history's most turbulent times.

The Last Resorts by Cleveland Amory

The Last Resorts

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Story about Mrs. Spencer, an eccentric woman, and her beloved piglet Rosie

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Who was the US President on January 29, 1953?

On January 29, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 29, 1953?

On January 29, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 29, 1953?

On January 29, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 29th?

January 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 loralai attack. nine civilians, as well as police officers, were killed and 22 more were injured when gunmen and suicide bombers attacked the loralai office of the deputy inspector general (dig). the attack was claimed by the tehrik-i-taliban.
  • 2018 - Bus plunge: after falling from a bridge in murshidabad, west bengal, india, a bus plunges into river bhairab, killing at least 36. police and local residents are often at odds because rescuers fail to respond quickly enough to save passengers.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015): yakla raid: u.s. military forces raid southern al bayda governorate in yemen. according to reuters, around 30 people were killed in the attack, including at least three senior al-qaeda leaders and at least one u.s. soldier.

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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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