What happened on Wednesday October 14, 1953?

Here's what happened on October 14, 1953:

• Eisenhower's Anti-Communist Federal Employment Policy President Dwight D. Eisenhower announced a strict policy targeting federal employees suspected of Communist sympathies, promising to terminate the employment of any worker who invoked the Fifth Amendment, reflecting the intense Cold War-era political climate.
• Sabena Convair Crash in Frankfurt A tragic aviation disaster occurred when a Sabena Convair CV-240 crashed shortly after takeoff from Frankfurt International Airport, resulting in the devastating loss of all 44 passengers and crew members on board. The crash highlighted the aviation safety challenges of the early 1950s.
• First Dutch Female Police Officers Begin Service On this historic day, the Netherlands made a significant stride in gender equality by introducing its first three female police officers into active service, marking a pivotal moment in law enforcement and women's professional advancement.
• Charley Dressen Resigns as Dodgers Manager Baseball manager Charley Dressen made a decisive career move by resigning from his position with the Brooklyn Dodgers, refusing to accept a one-year contract extension, which signaled potential tensions between the manager and team management.
• WTEN TV Channel 10 Begins Broadcasting WTEN, an ABC affiliate television station located in Albany, New York, commenced its broadcasting operations, contributing to the expanding media landscape of the 1950s and bringing television programming to the local community.

Events in 1953

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

Magazines from Oct. 14, 1953

Newspapers from Oct. 14, 1953

October 14, 1953 was a Wednesday and it was the 287th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 14, 1953 can also be written as 10/14/1953 in the US and as 14/10/1953 in UK and Europe.

October 14, 1953 in October 1953 calendar

Famous people born on October 14, 1953:

• Shelley Ackerman

  Versatile entertainer with expertise in astrology, comedy, and performance, known for her work in theater and television.

• Kazumi Watanabe

  Renowned Japanese jazz fusion guitarist and composer with significant contributions to contemporary music.

• Bobby Joe Long
• Aldo Maldera
• Richard Christian Matheson

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on October 14th

Famous people died on October 14, 1953:

• Kyuichi Tokuda

  Japanese lawyer and politician (b. 1894).

• Émile Sarrade

  French rugby player and tug-of-war competitor (d. 1953).

• Noëlle Roger
• Everett Brown
• Georg von und zu Franckenstein

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on October 14th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 14, 1953 was Istanbul (Not Constantinople) by Four Lads, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

1. Four Lads - Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
2. Vic Damone - Ebb Tide

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 14, 1953 was Look At That Girl by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

1. Guy Mitchell - Look At That Girl
2. Frankie Laine - Where The Winds Blow
3. Frankie Laine - I Believe
4. Frankie Laine - Hey Joe
5. Frank Chacksfield - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 14, 1953 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 14, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 12:29 pm and setting at 10:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 23, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Oct 22, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on October 14, 1953

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Someone born on October 14, 1953 is:

71 years 7 months old,

or 859 months

or 3735 weeks

or 26145 days old,

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

There are 153 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 14th 2025.

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

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

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