What happened on Friday September 04, 1953?

Here's what happened on September 04, 1953:

• First Coast-to-Coast Live Television Broadcast President Dwight D. Eisenhower (replacing Truman) delivers a historic speech in the first coast-to-coast live television broadcast, marking a significant milestone in American media and communication technology. This event symbolized the growing reach and power of television in connecting the nation.
• Discovery of REM Sleep Researchers Eugene Aserinsky and Nathaniel Kleitman first published groundbreaking research on Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep, a critical stage of the sleep cycle characterized by increased brain activity, vivid dreaming, and temporary muscle paralysis. This discovery revolutionized the understanding of human sleep patterns and neurological processes.
• Yankees Win Five Consecutive Championships The New York Yankees achieve a remarkable feat by becoming the first Major League Baseball team to win five consecutive World Series championships, solidifying their status as a legendary sports dynasty of the early 1950s.
• WATR TV Channel Launch in Waterbury WATR (later WTXX), a television station in Waterbury, Connecticut, begins broadcasting on NBC channel 20, contributing to the expansion of local television networks in the mid-1950s.
• WGEM TV Channel Launch in Quincy-Hannibal WGEM television station begins broadcasting on channel 10 in the Quincy-Hannibal region of Illinois, serving as an NBC affiliate and expanding local media infrastructure.

Events in 1953

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

Magazines from Sep. 04, 1953

Newspapers from Sep. 04, 1953

September 04, 1953 was a Friday and it was the 247th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 04, 1953 can also be written as 9/4/1953 in the US and as 4/9/1953 in UK and Europe.

September 04, 1953 in September 1953 calendar

Famous people born on September 04, 1953:

• Fatih Terim

  Legendary Turkish football manager and former player who significantly influenced Turkish football, known for coaching Galatasaray and the...

• Brunello Cucinelli

  Renowned Italian fashion designer and entrepreneur known for luxury cashmere clothing and ethical business practices, often called the 'King...

• Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs in New York City

  American actor best known for his role as Freddie 'Boom Boom' Washington in the popular TV sitcom 'Welcome Back, Kotter'.

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on September 4th

Famous people died on September 04, 1953:

• Karl Willy Wagner

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on September 4th

September 04, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 04, 1953 was A Dear John Letter by Jean Shepard & Ferlin Husky, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

1. Jean Shepard & Ferlin Husky - A Dear John Letter

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 04, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

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 September 4th is Virgo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 04, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 02:40 am and setting at 06:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 24, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Sep 23, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on September 04, 1953

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Someone born on September 04, 1953 is:

71 years 8 months old,

or 860 months and 1 day old,

or 3739 weeks and 3 days old,

or 26176 days old,

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

There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 4th 2025.

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

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

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