What happened on Friday May 01, 1953?

Here's what happened on May 01, 1953:

• King Hussein's Coronation Hussein bin Talal was officially crowned as King of Jordan, marking a significant moment in the Hashemite Kingdom's modern political history and setting the stage for his long and influential reign.
• The Matthews FA Cup Final The 1953 FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium became legendary, famously known as the 'Matthews Final'. Blackpool winger Stanley Matthews delivered an extraordinary performance, scoring a hat-trick that led his team to a memorable victory over Bolton Wanderers.
• BOAC Flight 783 Tragedy A devastating aviation disaster occurred when BOAC Flight 783 broke apart mid-flight and crashed near Calcutta, India, resulting in the tragic loss of all 43 passengers and crew members aboard.
• Dark Star Wins Kentucky Derby Dark Star, ridden by jockey Henry Moreno, triumphed in the 1953 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, adding another memorable chapter to the prestigious horse racing event's history.
• Rot-Weiss Essen Wins DFB-Pokal Rot-Weiss Essen secured victory in the 1952–53 DFB-Pokal (German Football Cup) tournament by winning the final match at the Rheinstadion in Düsseldorf, Germany, showcasing their football prowess.
• Elquemedo Willett: West Indies Cricket Player Elquemedo Willett was a notable left-handed spin bowler from the West Indies who would become prominent in cricket during the early 1970s. His emergence marked an important period in West Indies cricket history.

Events in 1953

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

Magazines from May. 01, 1953

Newspapers from May. 01, 1953

May 01, 1953 was a Friday and it was the 121st day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1953 can also be written as 5/1/1953 in the US and as 1/5/1953 in UK and Europe.

May 01, 1953 in May 1953 calendar

Famous people born on May 01, 1953:

• Françoise Laborde

  Prominent French journalist and television host on France 2 national channel, known for her daily news presentations and her background as...

• Glen Ballard

  Renowned American record producer and songwriter, known for his significant contributions to the music industry and collaborations with...

• Brigitte Barèges
• James Newton

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on May 1st

Famous people died on May 01, 1953:

• Everett Shinn

  Everett Shinn was an American playwright and screenwriter who was known for his social commentary in his works.

• Fu Zhensong
• Clemente Ravetto

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on May 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1953 was The Ho Ho Song by Red Buttons, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

1. Red Buttons - The Ho Ho Song
2. Joni James - Almost Always

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1953 was She Wears Red Feathers by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

1. Guy Mitchell - She Wears Red Feathers
2. Lita Roza - (How Much Is That) Doggie In The Window?
3. Frankie Laine - I Believe
4. The Stargazers - Broken Wings
5. Johnston Brothers - Oh Happy Day

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 01, 1953 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 01, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 09:55 pm and setting at 07:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 29, 1953 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on May 01, 1953

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Someone born on May 01, 1953 is:

72 years and 13 days old,

or 864 months and 13 days old,

or 3758 weeks and 5 days old,

or 26311 days old,

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

There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 1st 2026.

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

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

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