What happened on Thursday December 10, 1953?

Here's what happened on December 10, 1953:

• 1953 Nobel Prize Awards Ceremony The prestigious Nobel Prize Awards Ceremony was held in Stockholm, Sweden, and Oslo, Norway, recognizing outstanding achievements across multiple scientific and humanitarian fields. Winners included Frits Zernike (Physics), Hermann Staudinger (Chemistry), Hans Adolf Krebs and Fritz Albert Lipmann (Physiology or Medicine), Winston Churchill (Literature), and Albert Schweitzer (Peace Prize).
• Albert Schweitzer Receives Nobel Peace Prize Dr. Albert Schweitzer, renowned humanitarian and philosopher, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his extraordinary humanitarian work, particularly his medical missions in Africa and his advocacy for ethical principles of respect for life.
• Winston Churchill Wins Nobel Prize in Literature British statesman and Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, recognizing his exceptional writing skills, historical works, and powerful wartime speeches.
• KOMO TV Channel 4 Launches in Seattle KOMO TV, an ABC affiliate, began broadcasting in Seattle, Washington, marking an expansion of television media in the Pacific Northwest region.
• WSTV Television Channel 9 Begins Broadcasting WSTV (later known as WTOV), a CBS affiliate, started broadcasting in the Steubenville-Wheeling area of Ohio, contributing to the growth of regional television networks.

Events in 1953

December 10, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 10, 1953

Newspapers from Dec. 10, 1953

December 10, 1953 was a Thursday and it was the 344th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 10, 1953 can also be written as 12/10/1953 in the US and as 10/12/1953 in UK and Europe.

December 10, 1953 in December 1953 calendar

Famous people born on December 10, 1953:

• John Malkovich

  Renowned American actor, producer, and director known for his distinctive acting style and memorable roles in numerous films like 'Being...

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on December 10th

Famous people died on December 10, 1953:

• Abdullah Yusuf Ali

  Renowned for his translation of the Quran into English.

• Enrico Damiani
• Mauritz von Strachwitz

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on December 10th

December 10, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 10, 1953 was Oh! My Pa-pa by Eddie Fisher, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. Eddie Fisher - Oh! My Pa-pa

December 10, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 10, 1953 was Answer Me by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. Frankie Laine - Answer Me
2. David Whitfield - Answer Me
3. Winifred Atwell - Let's Have A Party
4. Mantovani - Swedish Rhapsody
5. Jimmy Boyd - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 10th is Sagittarius.

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

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December 10, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 10, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 10, 1953 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 10, 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 December 10, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 10:24 am and setting at 10:05 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on December 10, 1953

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Someone born on December 10, 1953 is:

71 years 5 months old,

or 857 months and 3 days old,

or 3726 weeks and 5 days old,

or 26087 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 10, 1953?

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 10, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 10, 1953.

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