What happened on Tuesday August 04, 1953?

Here's what happened on August 04, 1953:

• Black Families Move into Trumbull Park Housing Project In a significant moment of the Civil Rights era, Black families moved into the Trumbull Park housing project in Chicago, challenging racial segregation in public housing. This event was part of the broader struggle for residential integration and equal housing rights in mid-20th century America.
• Pete Schoening's Heroic Rescue on K2 During the American K2 expedition, mountaineer Pete Schoening performed an extraordinary act of heroism by saving the lives of several team members during a perilous moment on the treacherous mountain. This event is considered one of the most dramatic and celebrated rescue stories in mountaineering history.
• Vic Raschi Sets Pitcher Record Pitcher Vic Raschi achieved a remarkable feat by driving in seven runs and winning a dominant 15-0 game, setting a notable record in Major League Baseball history.

Events in 1953

August 04, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 04, 1953

Newspapers from Aug. 04, 1953

August 04, 1953 was a Tuesday and it was the 216th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1953 can also be written as 8/4/1953 in the US and as 4/8/1953 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 1953 in August 1953 calendar

Famous people born on August 04, 1953:

• Marlene Dumas

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• Vini Reilly

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• Antonio Tajani

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on August 4th

Famous people died on August 04, 1953:

• Francisc Șirato

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on August 4th

August 04, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. Frankie Laine - I Believe
2. Mantovani - The Song From The Moulin Rouge
3. Frank Chacksfield - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
4. Eddie Fisher With Sally Sweetland - I'm Walking Behind You
5. Ron Goodwin - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 04, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 04, 1953 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 August 04, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 12:47 am and setting at 05:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on August 04, 1953

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Someone born on August 04, 1953 is:

71 years 9 months old,

or 861 months and 10 days old,

or 3745 weeks and 1 day old,

or 26216 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 1953?

There are 82 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 04, 1953.

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