What happened on Wednesday August 19, 1953?

Here's what happened on August 19, 1953:

• CIA and MI6 Overthrow of Iranian Government On August 19, 1953, the CIA and MI6 orchestrated a covert operation to overthrow the democratically elected government of Iranian Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh. The coup, known as Operation Ajax, was designed to reinstate Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and protect Western oil interests in Iran. The operation involved strategic manipulation, including bribery, propaganda, and orchestrated protests, ultimately leading to Mosaddegh's removal and arrest. This intervention significantly altered Iran's political landscape and had long-lasting geopolitical consequences.
• French Exile of Moroccan King On August 19, 1953, the French colonial administration forcibly removed King Mohammed V of Morocco from power and exiled him to Corsica. This action was part of the broader French colonial strategy to suppress Moroccan independence movements and maintain control over the North African territory. The exile of the popular monarch sparked significant resistance and ultimately accelerated Morocco's path to independence.
• US Returns Captured Ships to West Germany On August 19, 1953, the United States returned 382 ships to West Germany that had been captured during World War II. This gesture was part of the post-war reconciliation efforts and the rebuilding of diplomatic relations between the United States and West Germany during the early Cold War period.

Events in 1953

August 19, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 19, 1953

Newspapers from Aug. 19, 1953

August 19, 1953 was a Wednesday and it was the 231st day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1953 can also be written as 8/19/1953 in the US and as 19/8/1953 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 1953 in August 1953 calendar

Famous people born on August 19, 1953:

• Nanni Moretti

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• Mary Matalin

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• Benoît Régent

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on August 19th

Famous people died on August 19, 1953:

• Robert Afflerbach
• Viktor Győző Simon Macalik
• Merrill McCormick
• William Stephenson

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on August 19th

August 19, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1953 was My Love My Love by Joni James, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. Joni James - My Love My Love
2. Frankie Laine - Hey Joe!

August 19, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. Frankie Laine - I Believe
2. Mantovani - The Song From The Moulin Rouge
3. Frank Chacksfield - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
4. Eddie Fisher With Sally Sweetland - I'm Walking Behind You
5. Ron Goodwin - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th is Leo.

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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 19, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 19, 1953 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 04:02 pm and setting at 12:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on August 19, 1953

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Someone born on August 19, 1953 is:

71 years 8 months old,

or 860 months and 25 days old,

or 3743 weeks

or 26201 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 19, 1953?

There are 97 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 19, 1953.

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