What happened on Sunday March 01, 1953?

Here's what happened on March 01, 1953:

• Death of Joseph Stalin Soviet leader Joseph Stalin collapses after suffering a severe stroke during an all-night dinner with top Soviet officials, including Lavrentiy Beria, Georgy Malenkov, Nikolai Bulganin, and Nikita Khrushchev. The stroke paralyzed the right side of his body and left him unconscious. He would die four days later on March 5, marking a significant turning point in Soviet and global politics.
• Babe Didrikson-Zaharias Wins Golf Tournament Legendary athlete Babe Didrikson-Zaharias wins the LPGA Sarasota Golf Open, further cementing her status as a pioneering female sports icon.
• Bandula Warnapura's Milestone Bandula Warnapura, a notable cricket player, becomes the first Test captain of Sri Lanka, marking an important moment in the country's cricket history.
• Richard Bruton Birth Richard Bruton, a prominent Irish politician and economist, is born. He would later become a significant figure in Irish political landscape, serving in various ministerial roles.
• Radio and TV Station Changes WJZ-AM in New York City becomes WABC, and WJZ-TV in Baltimore makes its final transmission, representing shifts in the media landscape.
• Bernard Freyberg's Royal Appointment Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg, is appointed as deputy constable and lieutenant governor of Windsor Castle, a prestigious royal position.

Events in 1953

March 01, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 01, 1953

Newspapers from Mar. 01, 1953

March 01, 1953 was a Sunday and it was the 60th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 01, 1953 can also be written as 3/1/1953 in the US and as 1/3/1953 in UK and Europe.

March 01, 1953 in March 1953 calendar

Famous people born on March 01, 1953:

• Ron Howard in Duncan

  Acclaimed American actor and director, famous for his roles in 'Happy Days' and for directing numerous successful films like 'A Beautiful...

• Carlos Queiroz

  Renowned Portuguese football manager who has coached national teams and top clubs, including Real Madrid and the Portuguese national team.

• Sinan Çetin

  Prominent Turkish filmmaker known for his significant contributions to Turkish cinema as an actor, director, and producer.

• M. K. Stalin

  Prominent Indian Tamil politician currently serving as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, known for his significant political influence in...

• Catherine Bach

  American actress best known for her iconic role as Daisy Duke in the popular TV series 'The Dukes of Hazzard', which made her a pop culture...

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on March 1st

Famous people died on March 01, 1953:

• Josef Mastalka

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on March 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 01, 1953 was No Help Wanted by Rusty Draper, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Rusty Draper - No Help Wanted

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 01, 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 23rd and March 1st.

1. Perry Como & The Ramblers - Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes
2. Eddie Fisher - Outside Of Heaven
3. Mario Lanza - Because You're Mine
4. Kay Starr - Comes A-Long A-Love
5. Guy Mitchell - She Wears Red Feathers

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 1st is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 01, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 01, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 01, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:54 pm and setting at 06:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 28, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Mar 30, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on March 01, 1953

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Someone born on March 01, 1953 is:

72 years 2 months old,

or 866 months and 13 days old,

or 3767 weeks and 3 days old,

or 26372 days old,

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

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 1st 2026.

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

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

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