What happened on Thursday February 19, 1953?

Here's what happened on February 19, 1953:

• Ted Williams' Jet Emergency Landing On February 19, 1953, baseball legend Ted Williams, who was also a skilled Marine Corps pilot, safely crash-landed his damaged Panther jet. This incident highlighted Williams' remarkable composure and piloting skills during a potentially life-threatening situation.
• Georgia Literature Commission Established On February 19, 1953, the Georgia Literature Commission was established, marking a significant moment in American censorship history. This board became the first state-level literature censorship commission in the United States, raising critical questions about freedom of expression and literary rights.
• Death of Admiral Nobutake Kondō On February 19, 1953, Japanese naval admiral Nobutake Kondō passed away. A significant figure in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II, Kondō played important roles in naval operations in the Pacific Theater.

Events in 1953

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

Magazines from Feb. 19, 1953

Newspapers from Feb. 19, 1953

February 19, 1953 was a Thursday and it was the 50th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 19, 1953 can also be written as 2/19/1953 in the US and as 19/2/1953 in UK and Europe.

February 19, 1953 in February 1953 calendar

Famous people born on February 19, 1953:

• Massimo Troisi

  Renowned Italian film director and actor famous for 'Il Postino', a critically acclaimed movie.

• Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner

  Prominent Argentine politician who served as President of Argentina, known for her significant political influence and leadership in shaping...

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on February 19th

Famous people died on February 19, 1953:

• Richard Rushall

  British businessman (b. 1864).

• Nobutake Kondō
• Friedrich Franz Friedmann
• Franciszek Hodur
• Antonio Gamberi

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on February 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 19, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Frankie Laine - I Believe
2. Joni James - Your Cheatin' Heart

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 19, 1953 was Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes by Perry Como & The Ramblers, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 19th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 19, 1953 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 19, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 09:28 am and setting at 12:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 29, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Feb 28, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on February 19, 1953

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Someone born on February 19, 1953 is:

72 years 2 months old,

or 866 months and 25 days old,

or 3768 weeks and 6 days old,

or 26382 days old,

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

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 19th 2026.

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

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

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