What happened on Thursday January 15, 1953?

Here's what happened on January 15, 1953:

• President Truman's Farewell Address On the evening of January 15, 1953, President Harry S. Truman delivered his final address to the American people from the Oval Office. In a broadcast at 10:30 PM, Truman reflected on his presidency with characteristic humility, offering no new policy announcements but providing a thoughtful retrospective of his time in office. He concluded by extending his best wishes to incoming President Dwight D. Eisenhower, symbolizing a peaceful transition of power.
• East German Foreign Minister Arrested for Espionage Georg Dertinger, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the German Democratic Republic (East Germany), was arrested on suspicion of espionage. This event highlights the intense political tensions and internal security measures of the early Cold War period in East Germany.
• Federal Express Train Crash in Washington DC A sixteen-car Federal Express train experienced a catastrophic brake failure, resulting in a crash at a Washington DC station. This incident raised significant concerns about railway safety and maintenance protocols.

Events in 1953

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

Magazines from Jan. 15, 1953

Newspapers from Jan. 15, 1953

January 15, 1953 was a Thursday and it was the 15th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 1953 can also be written as 1/15/1953 in the US and as 15/1/1953 in UK and Europe.

January 15, 1953 in January 1953 calendar

Famous people born on January 15, 1953:

• Randy White

  Legendary NFL linebacker who played for the Dallas Cowboys, known for his exceptional defensive skills and Hall of Fame career.

• Rob Gretton
• Nicholas Goodrick-Clarke

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on January 15th

Famous people died on January 15, 1953:

• Urbici Soler i Manonelles

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on January 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 15, 1953 was Mister Tap Toe by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. Doris Day - Mister Tap Toe
2. Ralph Flanagan & His Orchestra - Hot Toddy
3. Eddie Fisher - Even Now

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 15, 1953 was You Belong To Me by Jo Stafford, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. Jo Stafford - You Belong To Me
2. Kay Starr - Comes A-Long A-Love
3. Al Martino - Here In My Heart
4. Eddie Fisher - Outside Of Heaven
5. Mario Lanza - Because You're Mine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 15th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 15, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 07:28 am and setting at 06:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 31, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Jan 29, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on January 15, 1953

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Someone born on January 15, 1953 is:

72 years 4 months old,

or 868 months and 22 days old,

or 3777 weeks and 1 day old,

or 26440 days old,

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

There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 15th 2026.

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

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

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