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see horoscope and birth chart for December 18, 1953What happened on Friday December 18, 1953?
About December 18th, 1953, in brief:
- Historical events: The infamous Piltdown Man archaeological fraud, which had been presented as a significant early human fossil since 1912, was conclusively proven to be a scientific hoax during a landmark presentation at the Geological Society of London. This exposure represented a critical moment in anthropological research, demonstrating the importance of rigorous scientific verification.
- Day of the week: December 18th, 1953 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 UK song: Answer Me by Frankie Laine
- Popular movie: War of the Worlds directed by Steven Spielberg
More about December 18th, 1953? See below for more news and curiosities on December 18th, 1953.
Table of contents
- December 18, 1953: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 18, 1953?
- Who was born on December 18, 1953?
- December 18, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
- December 18, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
- December 18, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 18, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 18, 1953?
- Back in 1953
December 18, 1953: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 18, 1953:
- Piltdown Man Hoax Definitively Exposed The infamous Piltdown Man archaeological fraud, which had been presented as a significant early human fossil since 1912, was conclusively proven to be a scientific hoax during a landmark presentation at the Geological Society of London. This exposure represented a critical moment in anthropological research, demonstrating the importance of rigorous scientific verification.
- KATV Television Channel 7 Launches in Little Rock KATV, an ABC affiliate television station, began broadcasting in Little Rock, Arkansas, marking an important milestone in the state's media landscape and expanding television coverage in the region.
- KMID Television Channel 2 Begins Broadcasting KMID, an ABC affiliate television station, started broadcasting in the Midland and Odessa, Texas area, contributing to the expansion of television media in West Texas during the 1950s.
December 18, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was December 18, 1953?
December 18, 1953 was a Friday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 18, 1953 can also be written as 12/18/1953 in the US and as 18/12/1953 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 18, 1953?
Famous people born on December 18, 1953:
- Elliot Easton
Renowned rock guitarist best known for his work with The Cars, a pioneering new wave band of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
- Bill Pullman
Prominent American actor known for roles in films like Independence Day, Spaceballs, and While You Were Sleeping.
December 18, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
December 18, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 18, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 14th and December 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 18, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 18, 1953 was Answer Me by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
- Frankie Laine - Answer Me
- David Whitfield - Answer Me
- Winifred Atwell - Let's Have A Party
- Mantovani - Swedish Rhapsody
- Jimmy Boyd - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
December 18, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th is Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 18, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 18, 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 birthDecember 18, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 18, 1953 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 18, 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 December 18, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 02:41 pm and setting at 06:32 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 20, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Dec 20, 1953.
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Your place in the Universe on December 18, 1953
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Someone born on December 18, 1953 is:
71 years 4 months old,
or 856 months and 25 days old,
or 3725 weeks and 4 days old,
or 26079 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 18, 1953?
There are 219 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 18th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 18, 1953?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 18, 1953.
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