What happened on Monday February 02, 1953?

Here's what happened on February 02, 1953:

• Skyways Limited Avro York Mysterious Disappearance On February 2, 1953, a Skyways Limited Avro York aircraft vanished without a trace while en route from Lajes Field in the Azores to Gander, Newfoundland. The aircraft was carrying 39 passengers and crew, and despite extensive search efforts, no wreckage or survivors were ever found, making it one of the enduring aviation mysteries of the 1950s.
• James Mndaweni: South African Union Leader James Mndaweni was a prominent labor union leader and president of the National Council of Trade Unions (NACTU) in South Africa during the mid-20th century. His leadership was significant in the context of labor rights and worker representation during the apartheid era.
• Death of Actor Alan Curtis Alan Curtis, a 43-year-old American actor, passed away from heart failure on February 2, 1953. Curtis was known for his work in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s, contributing to the golden age of American cinema.

Events in 1953

February 02, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 02, 1953

Newspapers from Feb. 02, 1953

February 02, 1953 was a Monday and it was the 33rd day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 02, 1953 can also be written as 2/2/1953 in the US and as 2/2/1953 in UK and Europe.

February 02, 1953 in February 1953 calendar

Famous people born on February 02, 1953:

• Duane Chapman

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• Vladimir Kovalev

  Prominent Russian figure skater who dominated world championships from 1977 to 1980, winning multiple titles and representing Soviet skating...

• Louis Sclavis

  Renowned French jazz musician known for his versatility across multiple woodwind instruments and innovative approach to jazz and free-jazz...

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on February 2nd

Famous people died on February 02, 1953:

• Carlo Asinari
• Bergliot Ibsen
• David Katz

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on February 2nd

February 02, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 02, 1953 was Pretend by Nat King Cole (Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra), according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

1. Nat King Cole (Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra) - Pretend
2. Julius LaRosa - Anywhere I Wander
3. Eddie Fisher - Downhearted

February 02, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 02, 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 2nd and February 8th.

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 February 2nd is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 02, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 02, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 02, 1953 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 02, 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 February 02, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 09:01 pm and setting at 08:51 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 02, 1953

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Someone born on February 02, 1953 is:

72 years 3 months old,

or 867 months and 12 days old,

or 3771 weeks and 2 days old,

or 26399 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 02, 1953?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 02, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 02, 1953.

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