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see horoscope and birth chart for May 11, 1953What happened on Monday May 11, 1953?
About May 11th, 1953, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 11, 1953, an unprecedented F5 tornado struck downtown Waco, Texas, causing catastrophic destruction and resulting in 114 fatalities. This tornado was one of the most deadly and destructive in Texas history, leaving a lasting impact on the city's landscape and community resilience.
- Day of the week: May 11th, 1953 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: April in Portugal by Vic Damone
- #1 UK song: I Believe by Frankie Laine
- Popular movie: War of the Worlds directed by Steven Spielberg
More about May 11th, 1953? See below for more news and curiosities on May 11th, 1953.
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May 11, 1953: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 11, 1953:
- Devastating Waco Tornado Outbreak On May 11, 1953, an unprecedented F5 tornado struck downtown Waco, Texas, causing catastrophic destruction and resulting in 114 fatalities. This tornado was one of the most deadly and destructive in Texas history, leaving a lasting impact on the city's landscape and community resilience.
- Churchill Critiques Domino Theory On May 11, 1953, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill publicly criticized John Foster Dulles' domino theory, a geopolitical concept suggesting that if one country falls to communism, neighboring countries would subsequently fall like a row of dominoes. Churchill's critique highlighted the complexity of Cold War geopolitical strategies.
- BOAC Flight 783 Tragic Crash On May 11, 1953, BOAC Flight 783 experienced a catastrophic mid-air breakup and crashed near Calcutta, India, resulting in the tragic loss of all 43 passengers and crew members. The incident underscored the aviation safety challenges of the early 1950s.
May 11, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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Who was born on May 11, 1953?
Famous people born on May 11, 1953:
- Boyd Gaines
Accomplished American actor recognized for his outstanding performances on stage and screen, including multiple Tony Award wins.
- Carmen Llera
Spanish writer and editor known for her novel 'Georgette' and her connection to renowned Italian novelist Alberto Moravia.
- Céline Léger
- Fulvio Pierangelini
May 11, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 11, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 11th and May 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 11, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 1953 was April in Portugal by Vic Damone, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.
- Vic Damone - April in Portugal
- Frank Sinatra - I'm Walking Behind You
- Mantovani & His Orchestra - The Moulin Rouge Theme (Where Is Your Heart)
May 11, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.
- Frankie Laine - I Believe
- Nat 'King' Cole - Pretend
- Guy Mitchell - Pretty Little Black Eyed Susie
- Eddie Fisher - Downhearted
- Johnston Brothers - Oh Happy Day
May 11, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 11, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Snake personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 11, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 11, 1953 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 May 11, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:16 am and setting at 07:56 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 29, 1953 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1953.
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Your place in the Universe on May 11, 1953
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Someone born on May 11, 1953 is:
71 years 11 months old,
or 863 months and 28 days old,
or 3756 weeks and 4 days old,
or 26296 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 11, 1953?
There are 2 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 11th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 1953?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 11, 1953.
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