What happened on Saturday June 13, 1953?

Here's what happened on June 13, 1953:

• Hungarian Political Leadership Change Hungarian Prime Minister Mátyás Rákosi was replaced by Imre Nagy, marking a significant shift in the country's communist leadership during the Cold War era.
• Colombian Bloodless Coup A bloodless coup d'état occurred in Colombia, with General Gustavo Rojas Pinilla assuming power, signaling a major political transition in the country's governance.
• Ben Hogan Wins US Golf Open Ben Hogan wins the 53rd US Golf Open at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania, shooting an impressive 283, further cementing his legendary status in golf.
• Native Dancer Wins Belmont Stakes Eric Guerin rides Native Dancer to victory in the 85th Belmont Stakes, completing the race in 2:28.6, a notable achievement in horse racing.
• Alec Bedser's Cricket Performance English cricketer Alec Bedser delivers an extraordinary performance against Australia, taking an impressive 14 wickets for 99 runs (7-55 & 7-44).
• World Record Marathon Jim Peters sets a new world record in marathon running, showcasing exceptional athletic prowess and endurance.
• KOAA TV First Broadcast KOAA TV channel 5 in Pueblo-Colorado Springs, Colorado, makes its first NBC broadcast, marking a milestone in local television history.

Events in 1953

June 13, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 13, 1953

Newspapers from Jun. 13, 1953

June 13, 1953 was a Saturday and it was the 164th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 13, 1953 can also be written as 6/13/1953 in the US and as 13/6/1953 in UK and Europe.

June 13, 1953 in June 1953 calendar

Famous people born on June 13, 1953:

• Tim Allen

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• Jean de Gaulle
• Georges Didi-Huberman

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on June 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 13, 1953 was P.S. I Love You by Hilltoppers, according to the music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

1. Hilltoppers - P.S. I Love You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 13, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

1. Frankie Laine - I Believe
2. Frank Chacksfield - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
3. Eddie Fisher With Sally Sweetland - I'm Walking Behind You
4. Nat 'King' Cole - Pretend
5. Muriel Smith - Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 13th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 13, 1953 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 13, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:02 am and setting at 10:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 28, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Jun 27, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on June 13, 1953

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Someone born on June 13, 1953 is:

71 years 11 months old,

or 863 months and 1 day old,

or 3752 weeks and 4 days old,

or 26268 days old,

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

There are 30 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 13th 2025.

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

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

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