What happened on Friday August 21, 1953?

Here's what happened on August 21, 1953:

• Birth of Joe Strummer John Mellor, better known as Joe Strummer, was born - future lead singer of the influential punk rock band The Clash, known for iconic songs like 'Rock the Casbah' that would later shape the music landscape of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
• Political Transition in Morocco Sultan Sidi Mohammed Am Joessoef V was deposed from the Moroccan throne, marking a significant moment in the country's political history during the period of French colonial influence.
• Aviation Altitude Record Set Marine Corps test pilot Marion Carl achieved a remarkable aviation milestone by reaching a record altitude of 25,370 meters (83,235 feet) in the Douglas Skyrocket experimental aircraft, pushing the boundaries of high-altitude flight during the early Cold War era.
• US Navy Minesweeper Launch The USS Fidelity (AM-443), a minesweeper of the United States Navy, was launched in New Orleans, Louisiana, contributing to the post-World War II naval fleet modernization efforts.

Events in 1953

August 21, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 21, 1953

Newspapers from Aug. 21, 1953

August 21, 1953 was a Friday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1953 can also be written as 8/21/1953 in the US and as 21/8/1953 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1953 in August 1953 calendar

Famous people born on August 21, 1953:

• Phillip Salvador

  Filipino actor who won three FAMAS Best Actor Awards and was later sentenced to imprisonment for fraud.

• Dominique Senequier

  Prominent French businesswoman who served as CEO of AXA Private Equity and was recognized by Forbes as one of the world's most influential...

• Gérard Janvion

  Former professional footballer who played for the French national team and Saint-Étienne, a prominent football club.

• Peter Horton

  American actor known for his roles in television series and films during the 1980s and 1990s.

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on August 21st

Famous people died on August 21, 1953:

• Giovanni Battista Oxilia

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on August 21st

August 21, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 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 21, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 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 21st 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 21, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 21, 1953 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 05:44 pm and setting at 03:15 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 21, 1953

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Someone born on August 21, 1953 is:

71 years 8 months old,

or 860 months and 23 days old,

or 3742 weeks and 5 days old,

or 26199 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1953?

There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 21, 1953.

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