What happened on Monday October 12, 1953?

Here's what happened on October 12, 1953:

• Primate of Poland Relocated Stefan Wyszyński, the Primate of Poland, was relocated by the Communist government from Rywałd to Stoczek Klasztorny as part of his ongoing imprisonment. This event highlights the religious persecution and political tensions in Communist-era Poland.
• The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial Opens The critically acclaimed play 'The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial' premiered at the Plymouth Theatre in New York. Based on Herman Wouk's novel, the play explores complex themes of military discipline, leadership, and moral responsibility during wartime.
• US and Greece Peace Treaty The United States and Greece signed a bilateral peace treaty, solidifying diplomatic relations in the post-World War II era. This agreement likely aimed to strengthen political and strategic cooperation between the two nations during the Cold War period.
• Norwegian Parliamentary Election In the Norwegian parliamentary election, the Labour Party secured a significant victory by winning 77 out of 150 seats in the Storting (Norwegian Parliament). This result reinforced the Labour Party's political dominance in post-war Norway.
• Les Dennis Birth Les Dennis, a prominent British comedian and television presenter, was born in Liverpool, England on this date. Known for his comedic performances and television hosting, Dennis would become a significant figure in British entertainment.
• Malta Workers Party Ministerial Resignation Three ministers from the Malta Workers Party resigned from Giorgio Borġ Olivier's coalition government following a defeat in the Legislative Assembly on a budget motion, signaling political instability in Malta during this period.
• FA Charity Shield Football Match The 29th FA Charity Shield football match was played at Highbury Stadium in London, with Arsenal F.C. defeating Blackpool F.C. This annual match between league and cup winners was a significant event in the British football calendar.
• British Cargo Ship Beckenham Incident The British cargo ship Beckenham ran aground and broke in two in the Kara Sea, Soviet Union. Fortunately, the entire crew was rescued by a Soviet ship, demonstrating maritime rescue capabilities during the Cold War era.

Events in 1953

October 12, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 12, 1953

Newspapers from Oct. 12, 1953

October 12, 1953 was a Monday and it was the 285th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

October 12, 1953 in October 1953 calendar

Famous people born on October 12, 1953:

• David Threlfall

  Renowned English actor and director known for his versatile performances in television and theater, particularly famous for his role in the...

• David Morse

  Accomplished American actor known for his roles in numerous films and TV series, including 'The Green Mile', 'Contact', and 'Hurt Locker'.

• Les Dennis

  Popular British comedian and television personality, best known for hosting 'Family Fortunes' and his comedy partnership with Dustin Gee.

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on October 12th

Famous people died on October 12, 1953:

• Hjalmar Hammarskjöld
• Christopher McEvoy

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on October 12th

October 12, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1953 was Istanbul (Not Constantinople) by Four Lads, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

1. Four Lads - Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
2. Vic Damone - Ebb Tide

October 12, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 12, 1953 was Look At That Girl by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

1. Guy Mitchell - Look At That Girl
2. Frankie Laine - Where The Winds Blow
3. Frankie Laine - I Believe
4. Frankie Laine - Hey Joe
5. Frank Chacksfield - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.

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October 12, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 12, 1953 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 12, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 10:43 am and setting at 08:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 23, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Oct 22, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on October 12, 1953

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Someone born on October 12, 1953 is:

71 years 7 months old,

or 859 months and 2 days old,

or 3735 weeks and 2 days old,

or 26147 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 12, 1953?

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 12, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 12, 1953.

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