Saturday August 08, 1953: on this day

August 08, 1953 was the 220th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 08, 1953 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 08, 1953, who was born and died on August 08, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 1953, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Roman Holiday, directed by William Wyler), TV series (e.g. The Broken Horseshoe) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 8th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 08, 1953?


August 08, 1953 was a Saturday and it was the 220th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1953 can also be written as 8/8/1953 in the US and as 8/8/1953 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 1953 in August 1953 calendar

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August 08, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 08, 1953:

  • Us and south korea initial a mutual security pact.
  • Soviet prime minister georgi malenkov announces that the soviet union has a hydrogen bomb.

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August 08, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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 08, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 1953 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 08, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 08, 1953 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:48 am and setting at 07:59 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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Who was born on August 08, 1953?


Famous people born on August 08, 1953:

  • Nigel Mansell

    British racing driver who won the Formula One World Championship in 1992.

  • Davis Hanson

    American journalist and military historian.

  • Juan Villalonga

    Former CEO of Telefónica and founder of Inversiones Villalonga.

  • Jody Allen

    Co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist.

  • Don Most

    American actor and singer.

  • Mark Lazarowicz

    English politician.

  • "Sweet" Lou

    Dunbar; basketball player (harlem globetrotters).

  • H. W. Brands

    Historian.

  • Donny Most in Brooklyn

    New york, usa.

Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

  • Faye Wong
    Faye Wong

    Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

  • Peyton List
    Peyton List

    Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman

    American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

  • Robin Quivers
    Robin Quivers

    American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine

    American actor from a theatre family.

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Roger Penrose
    Roger Penrose

    Mathematician and english physicist.

  • Katie Leung
    Katie Leung

    Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

  • Rena Mero
    Rena Mero

    American wrestler.

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August 08, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 70 years 7 months old,

or 847 months and 21 days old,

or 3685 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25801 days old,

if you were born on August 08, 1953.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1953?

There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 08, 1953.

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August 08, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Glen Campbell
    Glen Campbell

    American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes
    Barbara Bel Geddes

    Nyc, new york -- actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon

    American actor and singer (d.1984).

  • Alan Napier
    Alan Napier

    American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

  • Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner

    Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

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August 08, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 08, 1953:

  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
  • Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
  • Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
  • St. Hormisdas
  • St. Smaragdus (and companions)
  • St. Largus
  • St. Cyriacus
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August 08, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 3rd and August 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 08, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 08, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 08, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Believe
  2. - The Song From The Moulin Rouge
  3. - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
  4. - I'm Walking Behind You
  5. - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')

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August 08, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 08, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Roman Holiday

Roman Holiday

Release year: 1953

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn, Eddie Albert, Hartley Power

Country: United States of America

99 River Street

99 River Street

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Phil Karlson

Starring: John Payne, Evelyn Keyes, Brad Dexter, Frank Faylen

Big Leaguer

Big Leaguer

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Edward G. Robinson, Vera-Ellen, Jeff Richards, Richard Jaeckel

Inferno

Inferno

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Roy Ward Baker

Starring: Robert Ryan, Rhonda Fleming, William Lundigan, Larry Keating

The Affairs of Dobie Gillis

The Affairs of Dobie Gillis

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Don Weis

Starring: Debbie Reynolds, Bobby Van, Barbara Ruick, Bob Fosse

August 08, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 08, 1953 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Broken Horseshoe

The Broken Horseshoe

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Martyn C. Webster

It's a Small World

It's a Small World

Release year: 1953

Segundos Fatais

Segundos Fatais

Release year: 1953

Youth Takes a Stand

Youth Takes a Stand

Release year: 1953

Fox 2

Fox 2

Release year: 1953

August 08, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 08, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Rommel Papers by B.H. Liddell Hart

The Rommel Papers

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Erwin Rommel committed suicide by forcible suicide at Hitler's order. He left behind, in clever hiding places, the papers that documented his dramatic career as well as the details.

The Poor Man'S Guide To Europe by David Dodge

The Poor Man'S Guide To Europe

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Hardcover book of 308 pages on Europe travel on a budget.

The Bridges At Toko-Ri by James A. Michener

The Bridges At Toko-Ri

By:

James A. Michener, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, tells the story of American soldiers who fought in the Korean War. He also details their exploits from the air.

A Man Called Peter by Catherine Marshall

A Man Called Peter

By:

Catherine Marshall, in the Preface to A Man Called Peter tells about a dream she had following Peter Marshall's passing. Peter was working in a rose-garden and said, "I!"

The Dark Angel by Mika Waltari

The Dark Angel

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The powerful, dramatic story of Constantinople's fall in 1453.

history

Who was the US President on August 08, 1953?

On August 08, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1953?

On August 08, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 1953?

On August 08, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 8th?

August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.

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What happened in 1953?

1953 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Ernest Blochs Suite Hebraique, premieres
  • WBRE TV channel 28 in Wilkes-Barre Scranton, PA (NBC) 1st broadcast
  • NBA Baltimore Bullets begin a 32 game road losing streak

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What was the calendar for August 1953?

August 1953 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1953 calendar looked like.

Saturday August 8, 1953