Friday January 16, 1953: on this day

January 16, 1953 was the 16th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 16, 1953 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 16, 1953, who was born and died on January 16, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 1953, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mister Tap Toe by Doris Day), movies (e.g. The Naked Spur, directed by Anthony Mann), TV series (e.g. Face The Music) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 16th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 16, 1953?


January 16, 1953 was a Friday and it was the 16th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1953 can also be written as 1/16/1953 in the US and as 16/1/1953 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1953 in January 1953 calendar

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January 16, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 1953:

  • Kxly tv channel 4 in spokane, wa (abc / cbs) begins broadcasting
  • Egyptian premier general naguib disbands all political parties.
  • 27th australian womens tennis: maureen connolly beat j sampson (6-3, 6-2).
  • 41st australian mens tennis: ken rosewall beats mervyn rose (6-0, 6-3, 6-4).

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January 16, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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 16, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 16th, 1953 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 16, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 16, 1953 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 16, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 08:07 am and setting at 07:46 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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Who was born on January 16, 1953?


Famous people born on January 16, 1953:

  • Scott Klug

    American politician.

  • Robert Jay Mathews

    American militant leader, founded the order (b. 1953).

  • John Hill

    Canadian actor.

  • Harald Bjørkøy
  • Bob Clearmountain
  • Bill Dow
  • Arnold Senoner
  • Dave Brown
  • Reinhard Jirgl
  • Mike Henderson

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

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January 16, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 71 years 3 months old,

or 855 months and 3 days old,

or 3718 weeks

or 26026 days old,

if you were born on January 16, 1953.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 1953?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 16, 1953.

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January 16, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Ndrew Wyeth

    Renowned American realist painter known for his rural landscapes and portraits.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

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January 16, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 16, 1953:

  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand
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January 16, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 16, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 12th and January 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 16, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1953 was Mister Tap Toe by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 16, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 16, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mister Tap Toe
  2. - Hot Toddy
  3. - Even Now

January 16, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1953 was You Belong To Me by Jo Stafford, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 16, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 16, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Belong To Me
  2. - Comes A-Long A-Love
  3. - Here In My Heart
  4. - Outside Of Heaven
  5. - Because You're Mine

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January 16, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 16, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Naked Spur

The Naked Spur

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Anthony Mann

Starring: James Stewart, Janet Leigh, Robert Ryan, Ralph Meeker

Country: United States of America

Never Wave at a WAC

Never Wave at a WAC

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Norman Z. McLeod

Starring: Rosalind Russell, Paul Douglas, Marie Wilson, William Ching

The Man Behind the Gun

The Man Behind the Gun

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Felix E. Feist

Starring: Randolph Scott, Patrice Wymore, Dick Wesson, Philip Carey

Niagara

Niagara

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Henry Hathaway

Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Joseph Cotten, Jean Peters, Max Showalter

Country: United States of America

Last of the Comanches

Last of the Comanches

Release year: 1953

Directed by: André De Toth

Starring: Broderick Crawford, Barbara Hale, Johnny Stewart, Lloyd Bridges

January 16, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 16, 1953 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Face the Music

Face the Music

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Carol Wiseman

Huckleberry Finn

Huckleberry Finn

Release year: 1952

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

The Pickwick Papers

The Pickwick Papers

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Warwick Gilbert

Valentino

Valentino

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Ken Russell

The Big Idea

The Big Idea

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Matt Thompson

January 16, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 16, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Sea Around Us by Rachel Carson

The Sea Around Us

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The Sea Around Us was published in 1951 and is one of the most successful books ever about the natural world. Rachel Carson's unique ability to combine scientific insight and moving, poetic prose saw her book rise to the top …

The Sojourner by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

The Sojourner

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Rawlings' last novel, The Sojourner, is about a man's life and relationship with his family. It tells the story of a mother who chooses her first-born son over her second.

Men At Arms by Evelyn Waugh

Men At Arms

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This is the first volume in Evelyn Waugh’s masterful trilogy on war, religion, politics.

The Man On A Donkey by H.F.M. Prescott

The Man On A Donkey

By:

"The New York Times calls it the perfect historical novel." The Man on a Donkey is a riveting, panoramic historical novel that recreates one of history's most turbulent times.

The Great Enterprise by H.A. Overstreet

The Great Enterprise

By:

Relationship between OURSELF and OUR WORLD PART 1. MATURING EQUIPMENT 1. THE SELF IMAGE 2. IMAGES OF OTHERS 3. THE EGOCENTRIC TRAP 4. Over under relations 5.

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Who was the US President on January 16, 1953?

On January 16, 1953 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 1953?

On January 16, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1953?

On January 16, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 16th?

January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

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What happened in 1953?

1953 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Ernest Blochs Suite Hebraique, premieres
  • WBRE TV channel 28 in Wilkes-Barre Scranton, PA (NBC) 1st broadcast
  • NBA Baltimore Bullets begin a 32 game road losing streak

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What was the calendar for January 1953?

January 1953 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1953 calendar looked like.

Friday January 16, 1953