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see horoscope and birth chart for August 12, 1953What happened on Wednesday August 12, 1953?
About August 12th, 1953, in brief:
- Historical events: The Soviet Union conducted a groundbreaking thermonuclear weapon test, detonating the 'RDS-6s' (codenamed 'Joe 4') using an innovative layered nuclear design, escalating the Cold War nuclear arms race.
- Day of the week: August 12th, 1953 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 UK song: I Believe by Frankie Laine
- Popular movie: War of the Worlds directed by Steven Spielberg
More about August 12th, 1953? See below for more news and curiosities on August 12th, 1953.
Table of contents
- August 12, 1953: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 12, 1953?
- Who was born on August 12, 1953?
- August 12, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
- August 12, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 12, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 12, 1953?
- Back in 1953
August 12, 1953: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 12, 1953:
- Soviet Thermonuclear Bomb Test The Soviet Union conducted a groundbreaking thermonuclear weapon test, detonating the 'RDS-6s' (codenamed 'Joe 4') using an innovative layered nuclear design, escalating the Cold War nuclear arms race.
- Devastating Ionian Earthquake A catastrophic 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Ionian Islands in Greece, causing widespread destruction and resulting in a tragic loss of life between 445 and 800 people, making it one of the most severe natural disasters in the region's history.
- First Color Television Sets in the United States On this historic day, the first color television sets were introduced to the American consumer market, marking a significant milestone in home entertainment technology.
- Solo Atlantic Crossing by Ann Davidson Ann Davidson completed a remarkable solo sailing journey across the Atlantic, arriving in Miami, Florida, showcasing extraordinary personal courage and maritime skill.
August 12, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 12, 1953?
August 12, 1953 was a Wednesday and it was the 224th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 12, 1953 can also be written as 8/12/1953 in the US and as 12/8/1953 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 12, 1953?
Famous people born on August 12, 1953:
- Hulk Hogan
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- Rolland Courbis
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- Carlos Mesa
August 12, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 12, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 10th and August 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 12, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.
- Frankie Laine - I Believe
- Mantovani - The Song From The Moulin Rouge
- Frank Chacksfield - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
- Eddie Fisher With Sally Sweetland - I'm Walking Behind You
- Ron Goodwin - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
August 12, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 12, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 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 birthAugust 12, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 12, 1953 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 August 12, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:54 am and setting at 09:24 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 1953.
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Your place in the Universe on August 12, 1953
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Someone born on August 12, 1953 is:
71 years 9 months old,
or 861 months and 2 days old,
or 3744 weeks
or 26208 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1953?
There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 12th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1953?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 12, 1953.
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