What happened on Friday March 13, 1953?

Here's what happened on March 13, 1953:

• Dag Hammarskjöld Nominated as UN Secretary-General On March 13, 1953, the United Nations Security Council nominated Dag Hammarskjöld as the United Nations Secretary-General. Hammarskjöld would go on to become one of the most influential UN leaders in history, serving from 1953 to 1961 and playing a critical role in international diplomacy during the Cold War era.
• Death of Johan Laidoner, Estonian Military Leader On March 13, 1953, Johan Laidoner, the prominent Commander-in-Chief of the Estonian Army who was born in 1884, passed away. Laidoner was a significant military figure in Estonia's early independence period and played a crucial role in the country's military history.

Events in 1953

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

Magazines from Mar. 13, 1953

Newspapers from Mar. 13, 1953

March 13, 1953 was a Friday and it was the 72nd day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 13, 1953 can also be written as 3/13/1953 in the US and as 13/3/1953 in UK and Europe.

March 13, 1953 in March 1953 calendar

Famous people born on March 13, 1953:

• Deborah Raffin

  American actress and producer known for her roles in films like 'Ransom and Demon' and '40 Carats', who passed away in 2012.

• Carl Hiaasen

  Renowned American novelist, journalist, and columnist known for his satirical and humorous writing style.

• Marc Fisher

  Award-winning journalist and senior editor at The Washington Post, known for his distinguished career in journalism.

• Ridley Pearson

  Prolific novelist known for writing mystery and crime fiction, with several bestselling books.

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on March 13th

Famous people died on March 13, 1953:

• Johan Laidoner

  Estonian general and statesman (b. 1884).

• Enrico Brega
• Jan Stanisław Jankowski
• Leopold Kunschak

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on March 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 13, 1953 was Tell Me A Story by Frankie Laine & Jimmy Boyd, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

1. Frankie Laine & Jimmy Boyd - Tell Me A Story
2. Georgia Gibbs - Seven Lonely Days

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 13, 1953 was She Wears Red Feathers by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

1. Guy Mitchell - She Wears Red Feathers
2. Perry Como & The Ramblers - Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes
3. Eddie Fisher - Outside Of Heaven
4. Al Martino - Now
5. Mario Lanza - Because You're Mine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 13th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 13, 1953 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 13, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:00 am and setting at 05:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 28, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Mar 30, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on March 13, 1953

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Someone born on March 13, 1953 is:

72 years 2 months old,

or 866 months and 24 days old,

or 3769 weeks

or 26383 days old,

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

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 13th 2026.

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

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

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