Saturday January 17, 1953: on this day

January 17, 1953 was the 17th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 17, 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 17, 1953, who was born and died on January 17, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 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 17th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 1953?


January 17, 1953 was a Saturday and it was the 17th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1953 can also be written as 1/17/1953 in the US and as 17/1/1953 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1953 in January 1953 calendar

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January 17, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1953:

  • The general motors motorama opens to the general public in new york city. the prototype chevrolet corvette "dream car" is displayed to the public for the first time. the roadster is white with red interior, fiberglass body, 235-cid straight-6 engine, and two-speed automatic. also on display at the motorama: buick fiberglass-bodied two-passenger wildcat, oldsmobile fiberglass-bodied four-passenger convertible starfire, cadillac fiberglass-bodied two-passenger roadster le mans.

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January 17, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th 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 17, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 17th, 1953 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 17, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 17, 1953 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:39 am and setting at 09:02 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 17, 1953?


Famous people born on January 17, 1953:

  • Chung Myung-whun

    Chung Myung-whun is a South Korean conductor and pianist who has conducted major orchestras around the world.

  • Sheila Hutchinson

    Sheila hutchinson is a musician best known as a member of the r&b group the emotions.

  • Aine McGuckian

    Irish physicist specializing in condensed matter physics and nanotechnology.

  • Sumner M. Redstone

    Former CEO of Viacom and CBS Corporation.

  • Carlos Johnson

    American guitarist and singer.

  • Jeff Berlin

    American bass player and educator.

  • Kevin Canty

    Novelist.

  • Fernando Von Arb
  • Agnese Possamai
  • Mark Jones
  • Roberto Canessa
  • Jim Love
  • Ossi Marxer
  • Cesare Procaccini

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

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January 17, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 71 years 3 months old,

or 855 months and 9 days old,

or 3718 weeks and 6 days old,

or 26032 days old,

if you were born on January 17, 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 17, 1953?

There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 17, 1953.

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January 17, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Wana Lumumba

    Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

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January 17, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 1953:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 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 17, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1953 was Mister Tap Toe by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 17, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 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 17, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1953 was You Belong To Me by Jo Stafford, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 17, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 17, 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 17, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 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 17, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 17, 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 17, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 17, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Old Man And The Sea by Ernest Hemingway

The Old Man And The Sea

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The Old Man and the Sea is Hemingway’s most beloved work. It is the story of an old Cuban fisherman who, through his simplicity and strength, has been told in a language that is simple yet powerful.

The Magic Lantern by Robert Carson

The Magic Lantern

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".an old-fashioned novel in its best sense. It's rich and flavorful, compelling and captivating, and tells the story of a number of real people whose motivations, and characteristics, grow.

This I Believe by Edward R. Murrow

This I Believe

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Second series of 80 pieces, 20 of which are immortal, "This I Believe" Edward R. Murrow pieces.

The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

The Power Of Positive Thinking

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With more than five million copies printed, The Power of Positive Thinking is an international bestseller. It has helped millions of people around the globe to find fulfillment through Dr.

The Big Change by Frederick Lewis Allen

The Big Change

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The Big Change: America transforms herself1900-1950. An impartial review of the years 1900-1950.... There's nothing quite like reading a book on the major changes in the United States.

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Who was the US President on January 17, 1953?

On January 17, 1953 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1953?

On January 17, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1953?

On January 17, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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.

Saturday January 17, 1953