What happened on Thursday August 20, 1953?

Here's what happened on August 20, 1953:

• Redstone Missile First Test The U.S. Army conducted the inaugural test of the Redstone missile at Cape Canaveral, Florida. This missile, developed since 1950, would later play a crucial role in Project Mercury's suborbital space flights.
• Soviet Hydrogen Bomb Revelation The Soviet Union publicly acknowledged its successful hydrogen bomb test, escalating the nuclear arms race during the Cold War and signaling a major technological and strategic milestone.
• Iranian Coup: Mossadeq's Arrest General Fazlollah Zahedi orchestrated a CIA-backed coup, arresting Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadeq and effectively overthrowing Iran's democratically elected government, marking a significant moment in Cold War geopolitics.
• Moroccan Royal Deposition French colonial authorities deposed King Mohammed V of Morocco, exiling him to Corsica and installing Mohammed Ben Aarafa as a puppet monarch, highlighting the tensions of decolonization.
• Post-War Ship Repatriation The United States returned 382 ships to West Germany that had been captured during World War II, symbolizing the post-war reconciliation and rebuilding efforts.
• Record-Breaking Jet Flight Seventeen U.S. Air Force F-84G Thunderjets completed the longest nonstop jet fighter flight in history, traveling from the United States to the United Kingdom using aerial refueling, demonstrating advanced military aviation capabilities.

Events in 1953

August 20, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 20, 1953

Newspapers from Aug. 20, 1953

August 20, 1953 was a Thursday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1953 can also be written as 8/20/1953 in the US and as 20/8/1953 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 1953 in August 1953 calendar

Famous people born on August 20, 1953:

• Peter Horton

  Prominent American actor and director known for TV series like 'thirtysomething'.

• Peter Horton in Bellevue

  Same as Peter Horton (ID 216364).

• Gerry Bertier

  Inspirational American Paralympic athlete who overcame significant physical challenges.

• Mary Matalin

  Prominent American political consultant and commentator known for conservative political analysis.

• Leroy Burgess

  Versatile American musician known for contributions in R&B and soul music.

• Romeo Sacchetti

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on August 20th

August 20, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 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 20, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 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 20th 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 20, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 20, 1953 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 04:57 pm and setting at 02:02 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 20, 1953

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Someone born on August 20, 1953 is:

71 years 8 months old,

or 860 months and 24 days old,

or 3742 weeks and 6 days old,

or 26200 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1953?

There are 98 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 20, 1953.

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