What happened on Saturday August 15, 1953?

Here's what happened on August 15, 1953:

• Devastating Flood and Dam Burst in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan On August 15, 1953, a catastrophic natural disaster struck the Wazuka and Minamiyamashiro regions of Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Extreme torrential rainfall triggered a massive dam burst, accompanied by levee collapses and widespread landslides. The disaster resulted in a tragic loss of 430 lives, making it one of the most severe environmental catastrophes in mid-20th century Japan. The event highlighted the vulnerability of mountainous regions to extreme weather conditions and the critical importance of infrastructure resilience.
• Irk Valley Junction Rail Crash near Manchester On August 15, 1953, a devastating rail accident occurred at Irk Valley Junction near Collyhurst, Manchester, United Kingdom. The crash resulted in the tragic death of ten individuals, drawing significant attention to railway safety standards and infrastructure maintenance during the post-World War II era. The incident prompted investigations into potential causes such as track conditions, signaling systems, or human error.

Events in 1953

August 15, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 15, 1953

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 1953

August 15, 1953 was a Saturday and it was the 227th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1953 can also be written as 8/15/1953 in the US and as 15/8/1953 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1953 in August 1953 calendar

Famous people born on August 15, 1953:

• James Horner

  Acclaimed film composer known for iconic movie soundtracks, including Titanic, Avatar, and Braveheart.

• Mark Thatcher

  Son of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, known for his controversial life and business ventures.

• Komilla Sutton

  Prominent Indian astrologer and co-founder of the British Association for Vedic Astrology, known for establishing Vedic astrology groups in...

• Wolfgang Hohlbein

  Renowned German author specializing in science fiction and fantasy novels, with a significant following in German-speaking countries.

• Daniel Petrocelli

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on August 15th

Famous people died on August 15, 1953:

• Ludwig Prandtl

  German physicist, widely considered the father of aerodynamics.

• Gaetano Chiarini
• André Corap
• Thomas Arthur Rickard

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on August 15th

August 15, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Frankie Laine - I Believe
2. Mantovani - The Song From The Moulin Rouge
3. Frank Chacksfield - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
4. Eddie Fisher With Sally Sweetland - I'm Walking Behind You
5. Ron Goodwin - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 15, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 1953 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 August 15, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:53 am and setting at 10:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on August 15, 1953

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Someone born on August 15, 1953 is:

71 years 8 months old,

or 860 months and 29 days old,

or 3743 weeks and 4 days old,

or 26205 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1953?

There are 93 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 15, 1953.

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