What happened on Friday January 09, 1953?

Here's what happened on January 09, 1953:

• Korean Ferry Disaster near Pusan The South Korean passenger ferry Chang Tyong-Ho sank off the coast of Pusan (Busan) in treacherous maritime conditions, resulting in a significant loss of life. The tragic maritime incident claimed the lives of 249 passengers and crew members, highlighting the dangerous sea conditions and potential maritime safety issues of the era.
• Execution of Marguerite Pitre Marguerite Pitre, also known as 'Madame le Corbeau', a 44-year-old Canadian murderer, was executed by hanging, marking a significant moment in Canadian criminal justice history.
• Bevo Francis Basketball Record Bevo Francis of Rio Grande College achieved an extraordinary basketball performance, scoring an impressive 116 points in a single game, setting a remarkable individual scoring record that showcased exceptional athletic prowess.

Events in 1953

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

Magazines from Jan. 09, 1953

Newspapers from Jan. 09, 1953

January 09, 1953 was a Friday and it was the 9th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 09, 1953 can also be written as 1/9/1953 in the US and as 9/1/1953 in UK and Europe.

January 09, 1953 in January 1953 calendar

Famous people died on January 09, 1953:

• Filippo Cavazza
• Franz Dischinger

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on January 9th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 09, 1953 was Pretend by Ralph Marterie & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. Ralph Marterie & His Orchestra - Pretend

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 09, 1953 was You Belong To Me by Jo Stafford, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. Jo Stafford - You Belong To Me
2. Kay Starr - Comes A-Long A-Love
3. Al Martino - Here In My Heart
4. Eddie Fisher - Outside Of Heaven
5. Mario Lanza - Because You're Mine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 9th is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 09, 1953 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 09, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 01:14 am and setting at 12:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 31, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Jan 29, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on January 09, 1953

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Someone born on January 09, 1953 is:

72 years 4 months old,

or 868 months and 28 days old,

or 3778 weeks

or 26446 days old,

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

There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 9th 2026.

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

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

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