What happened on Sunday November 08, 1953?

About November 8th, 1953, in brief:

  • Historical events: French Army headquarters announced a major offensive against Communist-led Vietminh forces, claiming to have disrupted a strategic plan for assaulting the Red River Delta during the prolonged Indo-Chinese conflict.
  • Day of the week: November 8th, 1953 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 UK song: Answer Me by Frankie Laine
  • Popular movie: War of the Worlds directed by Steven Spielberg

More about November 8th, 1953? See below for more news and curiosities on November 8th, 1953.

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November 08, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 08, 1953:

  • French Offensive in Indo-Chinese War French Army headquarters announced a major offensive against Communist-led Vietminh forces, claiming to have disrupted a strategic plan for assaulting the Red River Delta during the prolonged Indo-Chinese conflict.
  • Salazar's Authoritarian Election in Portugal António de Oliveira Salazar's political party won all parliamentary seats in Portugal, further consolidating his authoritarian regime's control over the country's political landscape.
  • Anti-British Riots in Rome Violent anti-British student protests erupted around the British Embassy in Rome, requiring police intervention with tear gas to disperse thousands of demonstrating students.
  • Birth of Alfre Woodard Alfre Woodard, a renowned American actress known for her powerful performances in film, television, and theater, was born on this date.
  • Mysterious Distress Signal from SS Hydralock Globe Wireless reported receiving an urgent distress message from the freighter Dona Nati, claiming the SS Hydralock was under attack by a 'flying fortress' off the China coast, suggesting potential maritime conflict or misunderstanding.
  • Charity Fashion Show in Seremban A fashion parade show was organized at King George V School in Seremban to raise funds for the Poppy Day Fund, supporting veterans and commemorating military sacrifices.
  • Heroic Rescue in Singapore Malay policeman Yahya bin Mat Akim demonstrated exceptional bravery by rescuing a Malay fisherman from drowning at the 54 milestone Pasir Panjang in Singapore.
  • Missionary Bishop's Travels The Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar Athanasius, Missionary Bishop of the Mar Toma Syrian Church of Malabar, concluded a two-month visit to Malayan parishes and departed for South India.
  • Legal Proceeding in Singapore Lim Chow Chen appeared in the Singapore Seventh Police Court, pleading not guilty to a charge of using criminal force against a public servant.

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November 08, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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November 08, 1953: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Chicago Cardinals - Washington Redskins : 17 - 28
  • Green Bay Packers - Chicago Bears : 21 - 21
  • New York Giants - Philadelphia Eagles : 7 - 30
  • Pittsburgh Steelers - Cleveland Browns : 16 - 34
  • San Francisco 49ers - Los Angeles Rams : 31 - 27
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What day of the week was November 08, 1953?


November 08, 1953 was a Sunday and it was the 312th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 08, 1953 can also be written as 11/8/1953 in the US and as 8/11/1953 in UK and Europe.

November 08, 1953 in November 1953 calendar

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Who was born on November 08, 1953?


Famous people born on November 08, 1953:

  • John Musker

    Renowned Disney animator and director known for classic animated films like 'The Little Mermaid' and 'Moana'.

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


Famous people died on November 08, 1953:

  • Ivan Bunin

    Russian author and poet, nobel prize laureate (b. 1870).

  • Ivan Alekseyevich Bunin

    Prize laureate for the strict artistry with which he has carried on the classical Russian traditions in prose writing.

  • John van Melle

    Dutch-south african author and educator (b. 1887).

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November 08, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 08, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 2nd and November 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 08, 1953 was Answer Me by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week November 2nd and November 8th.

  1. - Answer Me youtube
  2. - Answer Me youtube
  3. - Look At That Girl youtube
  4. - Swedish Rhapsody youtube
  5. - I Believe youtube
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November 08, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 8th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on November 08, 1953 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 08, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 08:37 am and setting at 06:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 22, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Nov 20, 1953.

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How old is someone born on November 08, 1953?


Someone born on November 08, 1953 is:

71 years 5 months old,

or 857 months and 15 days old,

or 3728 weeks and 3 days old,

or 26099 days old,

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

There are 199 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 8th 2025.

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

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

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