Saturday October 17, 1953: on this day

October 17, 1953 was the 290th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 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 October 17, 1953, who was born and died on October 17, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1953, which were the most popular songs (ex. Istanbul (Not Constantinople) by Four Lads), movies (e.g. Thunder Over the Plains, directed by André De Toth), TV series (e.g. Westward Ho!) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 17th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 17, 1953?


October 17, 1953 was a Saturday and it was the 290th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1953 can also be written as 10/17/1953 in the US and as 17/10/1953 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1953 in October 1953 calendar

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 17, 1953 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 02:22 pm and setting at 01:15 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 23, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Oct 22, 1953.

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Who was born on October 17, 1953?


Famous people born on October 17, 1953:

  • Domenico Penzo

    Italian footballer.

  • Joseph Bowie

    American trombonist and bandleader (defunkt & black artists group).

  • Martha Smith

    Actress.

  • Thierry Soumagne
  • Uki Goñi
  • Edoardo Patriarca
  • Jorge Trasante

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

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


You are 70 years 5 months old,

or 845 months and 30 days old,

or 3678 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25749 days old,

if you were born on October 17, 1953.

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

There are 184 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 17, 1953:

  • Katleen Ferrier

    Katleen Ferrier was a Dutch contralto opera singer who had a successful international career in the 1940s.

  • Enrico Bruzzi
  • Carmen Cartellieri

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Elijah Cummings

    Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.

  • Chadric Chopin

    Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.

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


Holidays on October 17, 1953:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
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October 17, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 17, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 12th and October 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1953 was Istanbul (Not Constantinople) by Four Lads, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
  2. - Ebb Tide

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1953 was Look At That Girl by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 17, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Look At That Girl
  2. - Where The Winds Blow
  3. - I Believe
  4. - Hey Joe
  5. - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')

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October 17, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 17, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Thunder Over the Plains

Thunder Over the Plains

Release year: 1953

Directed by: André De Toth

Starring: Randolph Scott, Lex Barker, Phyllis Kirk, Charles McGraw

Take the High Ground!

Take the High Ground!

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Richard Brooks

Starring: Richard Widmark, Karl Malden, Elaine Stewart, Carleton Carpenter

Crime Wave

Crime Wave

Release year: 1953

Directed by: André De Toth

Starring: Gene Nelson, Sterling Hayden, Phyllis Kirk, Ted de Corsia

So Big

So Big

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Robert Wise

Starring: Jane Wyman, Sterling Hayden, Nancy Olson, Steve Forrest

Aida

Aida

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Clemente Fracassi

Starring: Sophia Loren, Renata Tebaldi, Lois Maxwell, Ebe Stignani

October 17, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Westward Ho!

Westward Ho!

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Warwick Gilbert

Topper

Topper

Release year: 1953

Starring: Anne Jeffreys, Robert Sterling, Leo G. Carroll, Buck

Country: United States of America

Make Room for Daddy

Make Room for Daddy

Release year: 1953

Directed by: William Asher

Starring: Danny Thomas, Rusty Hamer, Marjorie Lord, Angela Cartwright

Country: United States of America

The Loretta Young Show

The Loretta Young Show

Release year: 1953

Starring: Loretta Young

Country: United States of America

Excursion

Excursion

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Martin Grof

October 17, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

The Unconquered by Ben Ames Williams

The Unconquered

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Come, My Beloved by Pearl S. Buck

Come, My Beloved

By:

A millionaire American builds a Christian seminary for India. This furthers his spiritual mission and sets in motion a cycle of miscommunication and family fracture that spans generations.

The Devil'S Laughter by Frank Yerby

The Devil'S Laughter

By:

Jean Paul Marin was the fiery-blooded son of a Sicilian shipowner. He fought with Republican principals in a country ruled by a degenerate nobility.

The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

The Power Of Positive Thinking

By:

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.

A House Is Not A Home by Polly Adler

A House Is Not A Home

By:

Polly Adler's house, the brothel that gave her best-selling 1953 autobiography the title, was a key site for New York City's underworld activity between the 1920s and the 1940s.

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Who was the US President on October 17, 1953?

On October 17, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 17, 1953?

On October 17, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 17th?

October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. 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 October 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

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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 October 1953?

October 1953 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

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Saturday October 17, 1953