What happened on Sunday February 15, 1953?

Here's what happened on February 15, 1953:

• South Korean Currency Reform South Korea implemented a significant monetary policy change by replacing the devalued South Korean Won with a new currency, the Hwan, signaling economic restructuring.
• First American World Figure Skating Champion Seventeen-year-old Tenley Albright made history by becoming the first American to win the world figure skating championship, marking a significant milestone in US sports achievement.
• Comodoro Rivadavia Rail Disaster A tragic rail accident occurred near Comodoro Rivadavia in Argentina's Patagonian province of Chubut, where an overloaded railbus derailed on a sharp bend, resulting in 36 fatalities and 65 injuries.
• Paraguayan General Election In a non-competitive election, incumbent candidate Federico Chávez was re-elected unopposed, with the Colorado Party being the sole legally permitted political party in Paraguay.
• Liechtenstein General Election The Progressive Citizens' Party secured eight out of 15 seats in the Landtag, maintaining their coalition with the Patriotic Union and continuing their political influence in Liechtenstein.

Events in 1953

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

Magazines from Feb. 15, 1953

Newspapers from Feb. 15, 1953

February 15, 1953 was a Sunday and it was the 46th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 15, 1953 can also be written as 2/15/1953 in the US and as 15/2/1953 in UK and Europe.

February 15, 1953 in February 1953 calendar

Famous people born on February 15, 1953:

• Lynn Whitfield

  Acclaimed American actress and producer known for her roles in films like 'Eve's Bayou' and television series.

• Derek Conway

  British Conservative Party politician known for parliamentary work and controversies related to parliamentary expenses.

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on February 15th

Famous people died on February 15, 1953:

• Hermann von Gimborn
• Oskar Goßler
• Karl Staaf

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on February 15th

February 15, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 15, 1953 was Wild Horses by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

1. Perry Como - Wild Horses

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 15, 1953 was Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes by Perry Como & The Ramblers, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 15th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 15, 1953 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 15, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 07:32 am and setting at 09:10 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 15, 1953

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Someone born on February 15, 1953 is:

72 years 2 months old,

or 866 months and 8 days old,

or 3766 weeks and 3 days old,

or 26365 days old,

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

There are 298 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 15th 2026.

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

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

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