Thursday January 01, 1953: on this day

About January 1st, 1953, in brief:

  • Historical events: Ernest Blochs Suite Hebraique, premieres
  • Day of the week: January 1st, 1953 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Vidya Balan, Nana Patekar
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Bye Bye Blues by Les Paul & Mary Ford
  • #1 UK song: Here In My Heart by Al Martino
  • Popular movie: Tal para cual directed by Rogelio A. González

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What day of the week was January 01, 1953?


January 01, 1953 was a Thursday and it was the 1st day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1953 can also be written as 1/1/1953 in the US and as 1/1/1953 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1953 in January 1953 calendar

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January 01, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 1953:

  • Ernest blochs suite hebraique, premieres
  • Wbre tv channel 28 in wilkes-barre scranton, pa (nbc) 1st broadcast

January 01, 1953: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 01, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 01, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Snake chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 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 January 1st, 1953 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on January 01, 1953 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 01, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 06:07 pm and setting at 08:58 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 01, 1953?


Famous people born on January 01, 1953:

  • Janssen Pharmaceutica

    Janssen Pharmaceutica is a pharmaceutical company founded in Belgium that develops and manufactures a wide range of pharmaceutical products.

  • Miani Gurevich

    Contributed to the development of programming languages.

  • Isaac Larian

    Founder and CEO of MGA Entertainment, one of the largest privately held toy and entertainment companies in the world.

  • Alka Harriger

    Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in parallel computing.

  • Jenet Conant

    American journalist and author known for her works on World War II.

  • Jawanza Kunjufu

    Jawanza Kunjufu is an American educator, author, and entrepreneur who has written extensively on the education of African-American children.

  • Hassen Fehri

    Hassen Fehri is a renowned Tunisian writer and journalist known for his contributions to Tunisian literature and his advocacy for social and...

  • Jozsef Csanyi

    CEO of OTP Bank, one of the largest financial institutions in Hungary.

  • Dariush Arabnia

    Prominent computer scientist recognized for his work in artificial intelligence.

  • Abdulhadi Al-Ghanim

    Abdulhadi Al-Ghanim is a renowned Kuwaiti painter known for his vibrant and abstract works.

  • Noriko Osumi

    Noriko Osumi is a Japanese neuroscientist known for her contributions to the understanding of neural development and stem cell research.

  • Elhadji Malick Ndiaye

    Elhadji Malick Ndiaye is a renowned Senegalese painter known for his vibrant and expressive works.

  • Duong Quang Thanh

    Duong Quang Thanh is a Vietnamese politician who has served as the Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam since 2016.

  • Vuong Thua Vu

    Vuong Thua Vu is a Vietnamese politician who has served as the Vice President of the National Assembly of Vietnam since 2016.

  • Isaly Hawkins

    Isaly Hawkins is a computer scientist known for her contributions to artificial intelligence and machine learning.

  • Stephanie Forrest

    Stephanie Forrest is an American computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence, evolutionary computation, and computer...

  • Ghaith Armanazi

    Ghaith Armanazi is a Syrian politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Syria from 1984 to 2006.

  • Khadir Attia

    Khadir Attia is a Tunisian painter known for his vibrant and expressive abstract works.

  • Alioune Tine

    Alioune Tine is a Senegalese human rights activist and the former director of Amnesty International's West and Central Africa Regional...

  • Montien Boonma

    Montien Boonma was a renowned Thai sculptor known for his large-scale, site-specific installations that often incorporated natural...

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Anju Mahendru
    Anju Mahendru

    Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

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January 01, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 71 years 4 months old,

or 856 months and 9 days old,

or 3723 weeks and 1 day old,

or 26062 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 1953.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1953?

There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 01, 1953.

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January 01, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 1953:

  • Abrey Noel

    Celebrated poet known for lyrical works.

  • Rastus Russell

    American actor known for his roles in silent films.

  • Guerry Volland

    French author known for his literary works.

  • Francess Elkins

    An American interior designer known for her modern and minimalist design aesthetic.

  • Ellenora Tompkins

    Ellenora Tompkins was an American politician who served as a member of the New York State Assembly.

  • Nesta Robins

    Welsh poet and writer who was a prominent figure in the Welsh Renaissance of the early 20th century.

  • Berthe Mouchette

    Berthe Mouchette was a French poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

  • Elek Szép

    Elek Szép was a Hungarian novelist and short story writer who is known for his realistic and psychological works.

  • Pal Dániel

    Pal Dániel was a Hungarian composer known for his classical music compositions.

  • Orilla Wittenmyer

    Orilla Wittenmyer was an American educator who made significant contributions to the field of education.

  • Esaias Thorén

    A Swedish sculptor known for his public monuments and statues.

  • Edward Borden

    Edward Borden was a British painter known for his landscape and portrait works.

  • Simcha Assaf

    Israeli historian known for his research on Jewish history and culture.

  • Hank Williams

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1953).

  • Millicent Rogers

    Millicent Rogers was an American socialite and entrepreneur known for her influence in the fashion industry.

  • Delavan Leonard

    Delavan Leonard was a successful entrepreneur known for his contributions to the automotive industry.

  • Horace Borden

    Horace Borden was an American painter known for his impressionist landscapes and seascapes.

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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January 01, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 01, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 29th and January 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 01, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1953 was Bye Bye Blues by Les Paul & Mary Ford, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 01, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bye Bye Blues
  2. - Have You Heard

January 01, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 1953 was Here In My Heart by Al Martino, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 01, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 01, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Here In My Heart
  2. - You Belong To Me
  3. - Comes A-Long A-Love
  4. - The Isle Of Innisfree
  5. - Feet Up

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January 01, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tal para cual

Tal para cual

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Rogelio A. González

Starring: Jorge Negrete, María Elena Marqués, Luis Aguilar, Rosa de Castilla

The Clown

The Clown

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard

Starring: Red Skelton, Jane Greer, Tim Considine, Loring Smith

Decameron Nights

Decameron Nights

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Hugo Fregonese

Starring: Joan Fontaine, Louis Jourdan, Godfrey Tearle, Joan Collins

Limelight

Limelight

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Charles Chaplin

Starring: Charles Chaplin, Claire Bloom, Nigel Bruce, Buster Keaton

Country: United States of America

Springfield Rifle

Springfield Rifle

Release year: 1952

Directed by: André De Toth

Starring: Gary Cooper, Phyllis Thaxter, David Brian, Paul Kelly

January 01, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 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

Face the Music

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Carol Wiseman

The Bob Hope Show

The Bob Hope Show

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Jack Shea

Operation Diplomat

Operation Diplomat

Release year: 1952

Directed by: John Guillermin

All Aboard

All Aboard

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Fred Levine

Huckleberry Finn

Huckleberry Finn

Release year: 1952

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

January 01, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 01, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Big Change by Frederick Lewis Allen

The Big Change

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The Big Change: America transforms herself1900-1950. An impartial review of the years 1900-1950.... There's nothing quite like reading a book on the major changes in the United States.

Men At Arms by Evelyn Waugh

Men At Arms

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This is the first volume in Evelyn Waugh’s masterful trilogy on war, religion, politics.

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 …

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 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.

history

Who was the US President on January 01, 1953?

On January 01, 1953 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1953?

On January 01, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 1953?

On January 01, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

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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.

Discover how January 1953 calendar looked like.

Thursday January 1, 1953