What happened on Tuesday March 17, 1953?

Here's what happened on March 17, 1953:

• Live TV Coverage of Nuclear Test Operation Upshot-Knothole The Annie nuclear test was broadcast live on national television as part of Operation Upshot-Knothole. Detonated from a 300-foot tower in Yucca Flat, Nevada, with a 16-kiloton yield, reporters were permitted to observe the blast from 12 kilometers away.
• US Nuclear Test at Nevada Test Site The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, part of ongoing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing programs.
• Fatal Plane Crash at Da Nang Airport An Aigle Azur Douglas C-47A Skytrain (registration F-BEFG) crashed while approaching Da Nang Airport in French Indochina. The aircraft caught fire, resulting in the tragic death of all eight people on board.
• Bill Veeck to Sell Saint Louis Browns Stake Baseball team owner Bill Veeck announced his intention to sell his 80 percent ownership of the Saint Louis Browns baseball franchise for $2.475 million.
• WBAY TV Channel 2 Begins Broadcasting in Green Bay WBAY TV channel 2, a CBS affiliate, commenced broadcasting in Green Bay, Wisconsin, expanding local television coverage in the region.
• WWLP TV Channel 22 Launches in Springfield WWLP TV channel 22, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in Springfield, Massachusetts, further developing the local television landscape.

Events in 1953

March 17, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 17, 1953

Newspapers from Mar. 17, 1953

March 17, 1953 was a Tuesday and it was the 76th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1953 can also be written as 3/17/1953 in the US and as 17/3/1953 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 1953 in March 1953 calendar

Famous people born on March 17, 1953:

• Richard Stallman

  Richard Stallman is a renowned computer scientist, software freedom activist, and founder of the GNU Project and the Free Software...

• Chuck Muncie

  Chuck Muncie was a prominent American football player who had a notable career in the NFL, particularly with the San Diego Chargers during...

• Ken Lyons

  Ken Lyons was an American bass guitarist known for his work with the rock band 38 Special, contributing to their distinctive Southern rock...

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on March 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1953 was Caravan by Ralph Marterie & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

1. Ralph Marterie & His Orchestra - Caravan

March 17, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 1953 was She Wears Red Feathers by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

1. Guy Mitchell - She Wears Red Feathers
2. Perry Como & The Ramblers - Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes
3. Eddie Fisher - Outside Of Heaven
4. Al Martino - Now
5. Mario Lanza - Because You're Mine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 17, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 17, 1953 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 06:52 am and setting at 10:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 28, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Mar 30, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on March 17, 1953

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Someone born on March 17, 1953 is:

72 years 1 month old,

or 865 months and 27 days old,

or 3765 weeks and 1 day old,

or 26356 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 17, 1953?

There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 17th 2026.

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

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

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