What happened on Friday June 19, 1953?

Here's what happened on June 19, 1953:

• Rosenbergs Executed for Soviet Espionage Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed by electric chair at Sing Sing Prison in Ossining, New York, after being convicted of conspiring to pass critical U.S. atomic secrets to the Soviet Union during the height of the Cold War. They became the first American civilians to be executed for espionage, marking a significant moment in Cold War tensions and U.S. national security history.
• Albert W. Dent Elected to National Health Council Albert W. Dent is elected president of the National Health Council, potentially signaling important developments in national healthcare leadership and policy during the early 1950s.
• WCSC TV Channel Launch WCSC TV channel 5, a CBS affiliate, begins broadcasting in Charleston, South Carolina, expanding local media infrastructure and television access in the region.
• WTPA Television First Broadcast WTPA (now known as WHTM) TV channel 27, an ABC affiliate, conducts its first broadcast in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, contributing to the expansion of regional television broadcasting.

Events in 1953

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

Magazines from Jun. 19, 1953

Newspapers from Jun. 19, 1953

June 19, 1953 was a Friday and it was the 170th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 19, 1953 can also be written as 6/19/1953 in the US and as 19/6/1953 in UK and Europe.

June 19, 1953 in June 1953 calendar

Famous people born on June 19, 1953:

• Larry Dunn [Dunhill]

  Keyboardist and founding member of the legendary funk and R&B band Earth, Wind & Fire, known for his significant contributions to the...

• Simon Wright

  Rock drummer who has played with notable bands AC/DC, Dio, and UFO, contributing to the heavy metal and hard rock scenes.

• Ken Davitian

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on June 19th

Famous people died on June 19, 1953:

• Ethel Rosenberg

  Ethel Rosenberg was an American woman convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage during the Cold War, executed alongside her husband Julius...

• Julius Rosenberg

  Julius Rosenberg was an American spy convicted of passing nuclear secrets to the Soviet Union during the Cold War, becoming the first US...

• Ethel Greenglass
• Norman Ross

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on June 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 19, 1953 was No Other Love by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. Perry Como - No Other Love
2. Les Paul & Mary Ford - Vaya Con Dios (May God Be With You)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 19, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. Frankie Laine - I Believe
2. Frank Chacksfield - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
3. Eddie Fisher With Sally Sweetland - I'm Walking Behind You
4. Nat 'King' Cole - Pretend
5. Muriel Smith - Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 19th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 19, 1953 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 19, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 01:14 pm and setting at 12:55 am.

The previous full moon was on May 28, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Jun 27, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on June 19, 1953

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Someone born on June 19, 1953 is:

71 years 10 months old,

or 862 months and 25 days old,

or 3751 weeks and 5 days old,

or 26262 days old,

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

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 19th 2025.

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

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

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