What happened on Thursday May 14, 1953?

Here's what happened on May 14, 1953:

• Establishment of the State of Israel David Ben-Gurion, the head of the Jewish Agency, proclaimed the establishment of the State of Israel. U.S. President Harry S. Truman recognized the new nation on the same day, marking a pivotal moment in Middle Eastern geopolitics and Jewish national history.
• Warsaw Pact Established Eight communist bloc countries signed the Warsaw Pact, a mutual defense treaty that became a critical strategic alliance during the Cold War, serving as a direct counterpoint to NATO and symbolizing the geopolitical division between Eastern and Western blocs.
• Buzz Aldrin's First Air Combat Victory Future Apollo 11 astronaut Edwin Eugene 'Buzz' Aldrin Jr., then a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, scored his first confirmed kill during the Korean War by shooting down a MiG-15 approximately 5 miles south of the Yalu River, showcasing his combat skills before his legendary space career.
• Red Army Faction Emerges The German left-wing activist group, the Red Army Faction (RAF), began operations as a radical political organization, emerging in response to perceived state oppression and marking the beginning of a complex period of political activism and terrorism in post-war Germany.
• Milwaukee Brewery Workers Strike Approximately 7,100 brewery workers in Milwaukee initiated a labor walkout, demonstrating collective bargaining power and highlighting labor tensions in the mid-20th century American industrial landscape.

Events in 1953

May 14, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 14, 1953

Newspapers from May. 14, 1953

May 14, 1953 was a Thursday and it was the 134th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 14, 1953 can also be written as 5/14/1953 in the US and as 14/5/1953 in UK and Europe.

May 14, 1953 in May 1953 calendar

Famous people born on May 14, 1953:

• Norodom Sihamoni

  Current King of Cambodia since 2004, a cultural ambassador and classical dance instructor who succeeded his father Norodom Sihanouk.

• Wim Mertens

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on May 14th

Famous people died on May 14, 1953:

• Yasuo Kuniyoshi

  Japanese-american photographer and painter (d. 1953).

• Arvid Rydman

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on May 14th

May 14, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 1953 was April in Portugal by Vic Damone, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. Vic Damone - April in Portugal
2. Frank Sinatra - I'm Walking Behind You
3. Mantovani & His Orchestra - The Moulin Rouge Theme (Where Is Your Heart)

May 14, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 14, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. Frankie Laine - I Believe
2. Nat 'King' Cole - Pretend
3. Guy Mitchell - Pretty Little Black Eyed Susie
4. Eddie Fisher - Downhearted
5. Johnston Brothers - Oh Happy Day

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th is Taurus.

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

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May 14, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 14, 1953 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 14, 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 May 14, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:16 am and setting at 10:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 29, 1953 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on May 14, 1953

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Someone born on May 14, 1953 is:

71 years 11 months old,

or 863 months and 9 days old,

or 3753 weeks and 6 days old,

or 26277 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 14, 1953?

There are 21 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 14, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 14, 1953.

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