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see horoscope and birth chart for August 17, 1953What happened on Monday, August 17, 1953?
About August 17th, 1953, in brief:
- Day of the week: August 17th, 1953 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: My Love My Love by Joni James
- #1 UK song: I Believe by Frankie Laine
- Popular movie: From Here to Eternity directed by Fred Zinnemann
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- What day of the week was August 17, 1953?
- Who was born on August 17, 1953?
- August 17, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 17, 1953?
- Back in 1953
What day of the week was August 17, 1953?
August 17, 1953 was a Monday and it was the 229th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1953 can also be written as 8/17/1953 in the US and as 17/8/1953 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 17, 1953?
Famous people born on August 17, 1953:
![Noni Hazlehurst]()
Noni HazlehurstNoni Hazlehurst is an acclaimed Australian actress, director, writer, presenter, and broadcaster, best known for her contributions to Australian television, theatre, and film. With a career spanning more than four decades, she is recognized for her roles in 'Play School,' 'The Sullivans,' 'City Homicide,' and for her extensive work as a presenter and advocate. [bio]
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Herta MüllerNobel Prize-winning Romanian-German novelist, essayist, poet, and recipient of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Literature.
![Kevin Rowland]()
Kevin RowlandLead singer of the popular British band Dexys Midnight Runners, known for their hit song 'Come On Eileen'.
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Columba BushWife of Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida and member of the prominent Bush political family.
![Judith Regan]()
Judith ReganProminent American book publisher and media executive known for controversial publishing decisions.
![Kathie Lee Gifford]()
Kathie Lee GiffordPopular American television host, actress, singer, and comedian, best known for her work on morning television.
![Mick Malthouse]()
Mick MalthouseRenowned Australian rules football coach with a distinguished career in coaching and playing.
![Robert Thirsk]()
Robert Thirsk
August 17, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1953:
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Banister Fletcher
August 17, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 17th and August 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1953 was My Love My Love by Joni James, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
- Joni James - My Love My Love
- Frankie Laine - Hey Joe!
August 17, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
- Frankie Laine - I Believe
- Mantovani - The Song From The Moulin Rouge
- Frank Chacksfield - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
- Eddie Fisher With Sally Sweetland - I'm Walking Behind You
- Ron Goodwin - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
August 17, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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 17, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Snake personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 17, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1953 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 01:59 pm and setting at 11:18 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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Someone born on August 17, 1953 is:
72 years 11 months old,
or 875 months and 5 days old,
or 3805 weeks and 2 days old,
or 26637 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1953?
There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 17th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1953?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 17, 1953.
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Why 1953 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on August 17, 1953, a 1953 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The soundtrack around August 17, 1953 included “My Love My Love” by Joni James, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 17, 1953 included From Here to Eternity, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 17, 1953 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Noni Hazlehurst, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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