What happened on Saturday September 12, 1953?

Here's what happened on September 12, 1953:

• Khrushchev Becomes Communist Party Leader Nikita Khrushchev is elected as the first secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, a pivotal moment in Cold War-era Soviet leadership that would significantly impact global geopolitics in the coming years.
• John F. Kennedy Marries Jacqueline Bouvier U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy, aged 36, married Jacqueline Lee Bouvier, aged 24, in a ceremony at St. Mary's Church in Newport, Rhode Island. This wedding marked the union of two prominent figures in American political and social life, who would later become one of the most iconic couples in U.S. history.
• First Chevrolet Corvette Sold The first Chevrolet Corvette is sold to a customer in California, marking the beginning of an iconic American sports car that would become a symbol of automotive design and performance.
• Brooklyn Dodgers Clinch NL Pennant The Brooklyn Dodgers clinch the National League pennant earlier than any other team in the season, showcasing their exceptional performance.
• John Williams, Olympic Archer John Williams, an American archer who would later win an Olympic gold medal in 1972, is noted on this date.
• Carnival in Flanders Closes The theatrical production 'Carnival in Flanders' closes at New Century Theater in New York City after a brief run of 6 performances.

Events in 1953

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

Magazines from Sep. 12, 1953

Newspapers from Sep. 12, 1953

September 12, 1953 was a Saturday and it was the 255th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 12, 1953 can also be written as 9/12/1953 in the US and as 12/9/1953 in UK and Europe.

September 12, 1953 in September 1953 calendar

Famous people born on September 12, 1953:

• Nan Goldin

  Nan Goldin is an influential American photographer renowned for her groundbreaking documentary photography that captures intimate and raw...

• Anne Chopinet
• William Ury
• Ėlla Pamfilova

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on September 12th

Famous people died on September 12, 1953:

• Hugo Schmeisser

  German weapons designer and engineer (d. 1953).

• Lewis Stone

  Actor (prisoner in zenda), suffers a heart attack at the age of 73.

• James Hamilton

  3rd duke of abercorn, english politician, governor of northern ireland (b. 1869).

• Giuseppe Bagnera
• III duca di Abercorn James Hamilton

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on September 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 12, 1953 was Eh Cumpari by Julius LaRosa, according to the music chart for the week September 7th and September 13th.

1. Julius LaRosa - Eh Cumpari

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 12, 1953 was Look At That Girl by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week September 7th and September 13th.

1. Guy Mitchell - Look At That Girl
2. Frankie Laine - I Believe
3. Mantovani - The Song From The Moulin Rouge
4. Frank Chacksfield - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
5. Doris Day & Johnnie Ray - Let's Walk That-A-Way

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 12th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 12, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 10:46 am and setting at 09:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 24, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Sep 23, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on September 12, 1953

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Someone born on September 12, 1953 is:

71 years 9 months old,

or 861 months and 13 days old,

or 3745 weeks and 4 days old,

or 26219 days old,

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

There are 79 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 12th 2025.

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

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

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