What happened on Saturday May 02, 1953?

Here's what happened on May 02, 1953:

• Hussein Crowned King of Jordan King Hussein bin Talal was officially crowned as the monarch of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, marking a significant moment in the country's post-colonial history. At just 17 years old, Hussein became king following the assassination of his father, King Talal, and would go on to rule Jordan for nearly five decades.
• Faisal II Installed as King of Iraq Faisal II, a young monarch and cousin of King Hussein of Jordan, was officially installed as the King of Iraq, continuing the Hashemite royal lineage. This event was part of the broader political transitions in the Middle East during the 1950s.
• BOAC Flight 783 Crash A tragic aviation disaster occurred when BOAC Flight 783 broke up in midair and crashed near Calcutta, India, resulting in the loss of all 43 people aboard. This incident highlighted the challenges of aviation safety in the early 1950s.
• Dark Star Wins Kentucky Derby In a thrilling horse racing event, jockey Henry Moreno rode Dark Star to victory in the 79th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, completing the race in a time of 2 minutes and 2 seconds. This unexpected win surprised many racing enthusiasts.
• FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium The FA Cup Final was held at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London, with Blackpool emerging victorious by defeating Bolton Wanderers in an exciting football match that captivated British sports fans.

Events in 1953

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

Magazines from May. 02, 1953

Newspapers from May. 02, 1953

May 02, 1953 was a Saturday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1953 can also be written as 5/2/1953 in the US and as 2/5/1953 in UK and Europe.

May 02, 1953 in May 1953 calendar

Famous people born on May 02, 1953:

• Jamaal Wilkes

  Legendary NBA player who played for the Los Angeles Lakers during their dominant era, winning multiple championships.

• Valery Gergiev

  Renowned Russian conductor and artistic director of the Mariinsky Theatre, known for his powerful interpretations of Russian classical...

• Valerij Abisalovič Gergiev

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on May 2nd

Famous people died on May 02, 1953:

• Wallace Bryant

  Wallace Bryant was a talented basketball player who made a mark in the sport.

• Josef Ternström

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on May 2nd

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 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 2nd 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 02, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 02, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 10:58 pm and setting at 08:53 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 02, 1953

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Someone born on May 02, 1953 is:

72 years and 3 days old,

or 864 months and 3 days old,

or 3757 weeks and 2 days old,

or 26301 days old,

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

There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 2nd 2026.

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

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

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