Sunday December 13, 1953: on this day

December 13, 1953 was the 347th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 13, 1953 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 13, 1953, who was born and died on December 13, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 13, 1953, which were the most popular songs (ex. Oh! My Pa-pa by Eddie Fisher), movies (e.g. The Wild One, directed by Laslo Benedek), TV series (e.g. Westward Ho!) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 13th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 13, 1953?


December 13, 1953 was a Sunday and it was the 347th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 13, 1953 can also be written as 12/13/1953 in the US and as 13/12/1953 in UK and Europe.

December 13, 1953 in December 1953 calendar

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December 13, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 13, 1953:

  • Koam tv channel 7 in pittsburg-joplin, ks (cbs) begins broadcasting

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December 13, 1953: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Baltimore Colts - San Francisco 49ers : 14 - 45
  • Chicago Cardinals - Chicago Bears : 24 - 17
  • Cleveland Browns - Philadelphia Eagles : 27 - 42
  • Detroit Lions - New York Giants : 27 - 16
  • Pittsburgh Steelers - Washington Redskins : 14 - 13
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December 13, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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 13, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Snake chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on December 13th, 1953 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 13, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 13, 1953 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 13, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 11:47 am and setting at 12:27 am.

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

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Who was born on December 13, 1953?


Famous people born on December 13, 1953:

  • Jim Davidson
    Jim Davidson

    English comedian, a cheeky cockney.

  • Ben Bernanke

    American economist, who was appointed federal reserve chairman by president george w. bush on october 24, 2005.

  • Bob Gainey

    Canadian ice hockey player and general manager.

  • Thomas Kurzhals

    German keyboard player and songwriter (karat & stern-combo meiayen).

  • Bill Castro

    Dominican baseball player, coach.

  • Ray Stewart in Matsqui

    British columbia, canada; canadian tour golfer (1994 dunhill cup).

  • Zoltan Magyar

    Hungary -- side horse gymnast (1976, 80 olympics-gold medalist).

  • Tom Sanders in Jackson

    Wyoming, usa; aerial photographer (living daylights).

  • Anat Gov
  • Pat Torpey
  • Marina Tagliaferri
  • Hélène David
  • Robert Michael «Bob» Gainey

Whose famous birthday is on December 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 13th:

  • Taylor Swift
    Taylor Swift

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer

    Christopher Plummer was a Canadian actor known for his versatile performances in films such as 'The Sound of Music', 'Beginners', and 'The...

  • Jamie Foxx
    Jamie Foxx

    Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in films like 'Ray' and 'Django Unchained'.

  • Steve Buscemi
    Steve Buscemi

    Versatile actor known for his work in films like 'Fargo' and 'Reservoir Dogs.

  • Dick Van Dyke
    Dick Van Dyke

    Renowned actor known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

  • Laurence Leboeuf
    Laurence Leboeuf

    Canadian actress.

  • Tony Curran
    Tony Curran

    Scottish actor.

  • Herman Cain
    Herman Cain

    American political activist and businessman.

  • Johnny Whitaker
    Johnny Whitaker

    American actor and singer, best known for his performances on television and film during his childhood.

  • Van Heflin
    Van Heflin

    Walters, oklahoma -- actor (great adventure, madame bovary).

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December 13, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 70 years 3 months old,

or 843 months and 15 days old,

or 3667 weeks and 4 days old,

or 25673 days old,

if you were born on December 13, 1953.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 13, 1953?

There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 13, 1953.

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December 13, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 13, 1953:

  • Kurt Diemer
  • Donato Frisia
  • Ethel Muckelt
  • Vladimir Nenarokov
  • Coit Albertson
  • Paolo Berardi
  • Baldwin Cooke

What famous deaths happened on December 13th?

Famous deaths on December 13th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Heather Angel
    Heather Angel

    Oxford, england -- actress (informer last of mohicans).

  • Kathy Staff
    Kathy Staff

    British actress (born 1928).

  • Lupe Velez
    Lupe Velez

    Mexican-american actress, who was a fiery star in the '30s & '40s.

  • Sanuel Johnson

    Renowned English writer and lexicographer.

  • Vasili Kandinsky

    Vasili Kandinsky was a Russian painter and art theorist, and is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of abstract art.

  • Deny Johnson

    Olympic gold medalist sprinter known for his speed and agility.

  • Nicholas Roerich

    Russian aristocrat; artist, philosopher and archaeologist.

  • Phinneas Fletcher

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 13th

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December 13, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 13, 1953:

  • Roman festivals - Tellus was worshipped in the district Carinae at the Esquiline Hill, and a lectisternium or table was spread for Ceres.
  • R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Lucy
  • Also see December 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • In the Julian calendar before the Gregorian reform, this was the shortest day and longest night, and widely celebrated as such
  • In the Irish calendar the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday following the Feast of Saint Lucy were observed as Quarter tense.
  • Malta - Republic Day (since 1974)
  • St. Lucia's Day in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
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December 13, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 13, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 7th and December 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 13, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

December 13, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 13, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Oh! My Pa-pa

December 13, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

December 13, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 13, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Answer Me
  2. - Answer Me
  3. - Let's Have A Party
  4. - Swedish Rhapsody
  5. - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

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December 13, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 13, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Wild One

The Wild One

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Laslo Benedek

Starring: Marlon Brando, Mary Murphy, Robert Keith, Lee Marvin

Country: United States of America

Knights of the Round Table

Knights of the Round Table

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Robert Taylor, Ava Gardner, Mel Ferrer, Anne Crawford

Country: United States of America

Bread, Love and Dreams

Bread, Love and Dreams

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Luigi Comencini

Starring: Vittorio De Sica, Gina Lollobrigida, Marisa Merlini, Virgilio Riento

Miss Sadie Thompson

Miss Sadie Thompson

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Curtis Bernhardt

Starring: Rita Hayworth, José Ferrer, Aldo Ray, Russell Collins

War Arrow

War Arrow

Release year: 1953

Directed by: George Sherman

Starring: Maureen O'Hara, Jeff Chandler, John McIntire, Suzan Ball

December 13, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 13, 1953 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Westward Ho!

Westward Ho!

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Warwick Gilbert

Topper

Topper

Release year: 1953

Starring: Anne Jeffreys, Robert Sterling, Leo G. Carroll, Buck

Country: United States of America

Make Room for Daddy

Make Room for Daddy

Release year: 1953

Directed by: William Asher

Starring: Danny Thomas, Rusty Hamer, Marjorie Lord, Angela Cartwright

Country: United States of America

WCSH 6 News

WCSH 6 News

Release year: 1953

The Teckman Biography

The Teckman Biography

Release year: 1953

December 13, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 13, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Too Late The Phalarope by Alan Paton

Too Late The Phalarope

By:

TOO LATE THE PHALAROPE takes place in South Africa as well as in its predecessor, CRY THE BELOVED COUNTRY. Like the earlier novel, TOO OLD THE PHALAROPE takes the lives of

The Spirit Of St. Louis by Charles Lindbergh

The Spirit Of St. Louis

By:

Like many of my fellow pilots, I believed aviation had a bright future. Today we live in the dreams of yesterday. And, dreaming in those dreams, today we live.

The Lady Of Arlington by Harnett T. Kane

The Lady Of Arlington

By:

The lady of arlington

Life Is Worth Living by Fulton J. Sheen

Life Is Worth Living

By:

Life Is Worth Living, a television series featuring Bishop Fulton Sheen, has been viewed by millions of people from all walks and every religion.

The Unconquered by Ben Ames Williams

The Unconquered

By:

Clean tight copy, no dust jacket

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Who was the US President on December 13, 1953?

On December 13, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1953?

On December 13, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 13, 1953?

On December 13, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 13th?

December 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 13th, such as:

  • 2018 - Conflict in northern mali: around 42 people are killed by jihadists riding motorcycles in an attack on tuareg camps in mali.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: at least 30 people were killed in air strikes by the saudi-led coalition against a rebel police camp in yemen's capital sanaa.
  • 2016 - Botroseya church bombing: the islamic state of iraq and the levant claimed responsibility for the bombing of the egyptian coptic church in cairo, which claimed 25 lives on the 11th of december.

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What happened in 1953?

1953 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Ernest Blochs Suite Hebraique, premieres
  • WBRE TV channel 28 in Wilkes-Barre Scranton, PA (NBC) 1st broadcast
  • NBA Baltimore Bullets begin a 32 game road losing streak

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What was the calendar for December 1953?

December 1953 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1953 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 13, 1953