What happened on Thursday April 09, 1953?

Here's what happened on April 09, 1953:

• Jomo Kenyatta Sentenced in Colonial Kenya Jomo Kenyatta, a prominent Kenyan nationalist and future first president of independent Kenya, was sentenced to seven years in prison by British colonial authorities, a pivotal moment in Kenya's struggle for independence.
• Discovery of the Hook Echo in Meteorology Meteorologists Glenn Stout and Don Staggs at the Illinois State Water Survey discovered the 'hook echo' phenomenon on radar, a groundbreaking observation that would significantly improve tornado detection and warning systems.
• First 3-D Film Premiere by Warner Brothers Warner Brothers released 'House of Wax', marking a significant milestone in cinematic technology by premiering the first commercial 3-D film, which would revolutionize audience visual experience.
• TV Guide First Issue Published The inaugural issue of TV Guide was published, introducing a comprehensive entertainment and television programming reference that would become a cultural touchstone for American media consumers.

Events in 1953

April 09, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 09, 1953

Newspapers from Apr. 09, 1953

April 09, 1953 was a Thursday and it was the 99th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 09, 1953 can also be written as 4/9/1953 in the US and as 9/4/1953 in UK and Europe.

April 09, 1953 in April 1953 calendar

Famous people born on April 09, 1953:

• Dominique Perrault

  Renowned French urban planner and architect famous for designing the French National Library.

• Hal Ketchum

  American country music singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his significant contributions to the country music scene.

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on April 9th

Famous people died on April 09, 1953:

• Eddie Cochems

  Father of the forward pass in american football (born 1877).

• Hans Reichenbach

  German philosopher from the vienna circle (b. 1891).

• C. E. M. Joad

  English philosopher and television host (b. 1891).

• František Skyčák
• Stanisław Wojciechowski

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on April 9th

April 09, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 09, 1953 was Somebody Stole My Gal by Johnnie Ray, according to the music chart for the week April 6th and April 12th.

1. Johnnie Ray - Somebody Stole My Gal
2. Silvana Mangano - Anna
3. Richard Hayman & His Orchestra - Ruby

April 09, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 09, 1953 was She Wears Red Feathers by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week April 6th and April 12th.

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 April 9th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 09, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 09, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 09, 1953 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 09, 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 April 09, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 02:57 am and setting at 02:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 30, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Apr 29, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on April 09, 1953

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Someone born on April 09, 1953 is:

72 years 1 month old,

or 865 months and 5 days old,

or 3761 weeks and 6 days old,

or 26333 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 09, 1953?

There are 330 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 09, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 09, 1953.

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