What happened on Wednesday September 16, 1953?

Here's what happened on September 16, 1953:

• CinemaScope Debuts with 'The Robe' The groundbreaking Biblical epic film 'The Robe' was released in the United States, marking the first commercial film presented in CinemaScope. This revolutionary widescreen format represented a significant technological advancement in cinema, dramatically changing the visual experience of moviegoers.
• American Airlines Flight 723 Tragedy American Airlines Flight 723, a Convair CV-240-0, crashed in Colonie, New York during a foggy landing attempt at Albany Airport. The devastating accident resulted in the loss of all 28 people on board, highlighting the critical importance of aviation safety and weather-related flight risks.
• Saint Louis Browns Relocate to Baltimore The American League officially approved the Saint Louis Browns' franchise relocation to Baltimore, marking the birth of the Baltimore Orioles baseball team. This move was significant in the history of Major League Baseball, representing a strategic shift in the team's geographic and competitive positioning.

Events in 1953

September 16, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 16, 1953

Newspapers from Sep. 16, 1953

September 16, 1953 was a Wednesday and it was the 259th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 16, 1953 can also be written as 9/16/1953 in the US and as 16/9/1953 in UK and Europe.

September 16, 1953 in September 1953 calendar

Famous people born on September 16, 1953:

• Manuel Pellegrini

  Renowned Chilean football manager who has led prestigious clubs like Manchester City and Real Madrid, known for his tactical expertise and...

• Earl Klugh

  Acclaimed jazz pianist and guitarist known for his smooth and innovative musical style.

• Mark Malloch Brown

  British politician and international development expert who served as the 2nd Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations.

• Nancy Huston

  Canadian-American author and translator known for her literary works bridging multiple cultures.

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on September 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 16, 1953 was Rags To Riches by Tony Bennett, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. Tony Bennett - Rags To Riches

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 16, 1953 was Look At That Girl by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. Guy Mitchell - Look At That Girl
2. Frankie Laine - I Believe
3. Mantovani - The Song From The Moulin Rouge
4. Frank Chacksfield - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
5. Doris Day & Johnnie Ray - Let's Walk That-A-Way

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 16, 1953 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 16, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 02:46 pm and setting at 11:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 24, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Sep 23, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on September 16, 1953

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Someone born on September 16, 1953 is:

71 years 7 months old,

or 859 months and 28 days old,

or 3739 weeks

or 26173 days old,

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

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 16th 2025.

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

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

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