What happened on Wednesday January 21, 1953?

Here's what happened on January 21, 1953:

• Dwight D. Eisenhower Inaugurated as 34th President of the United States Dwight D. Eisenhower entered the Oval Office, bringing his distinguished military leadership experience to the presidency. As a five-star Army general who led the Allied forces in World War II, Eisenhower was uniquely positioned to navigate the complex geopolitical landscape of the early Cold War era. His inauguration marked a significant transition in American leadership and foreign policy.
• John Foster Dulles Appointed as US Secretary of State John Foster Dulles was appointed as Secretary of State under President Eisenhower, becoming a key architect of Cold War foreign policy. Known for his hardline anti-communist stance, Dulles would play a crucial role in shaping US diplomatic strategy during the 1950s.
• George Humphrey Becomes Treasury Secretary George Humphrey assumed the role of Treasury Secretary in the Eisenhower administration, bringing significant business experience to the economic leadership of the United States. He would be instrumental in shaping fiscal policy during the 1950s economic boom.

Events in 1953

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

Magazines from Jan. 21, 1953

Newspapers from Jan. 21, 1953

January 21, 1953 was a Wednesday and it was the 21st day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1953 can also be written as 1/21/1953 in the US and as 21/1/1953 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 1953 in January 1953 calendar

Famous people born on January 21, 1953:

• Paul Allen

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Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on January 21st

Famous people died on January 21, 1953:

• Arturo Castiglioni
• Andor Gabor

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on January 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 1953 was Oh, Happy Day by Four Knights, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. Four Knights - Oh, Happy Day
2. Lawrence Welk & His Orchestra - Oh Happy Day

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 21, 1953 was You Belong To Me by Jo Stafford, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. Jo Stafford - You Belong To Me
2. Kay Starr - Comes A-Long A-Love
3. Al Martino - Here In My Heart
4. Eddie Fisher - Outside Of Heaven
5. Mario Lanza - Because You're Mine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 21, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 21, 1953 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 21, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 10:24 am and setting at 12:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 31, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Jan 29, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on January 21, 1953

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Someone born on January 21, 1953 is:

72 years 3 months old,

or 867 months and 23 days old,

or 3773 weeks

or 26411 days old,

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

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 21st 2026.

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

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

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