What happened on Saturday August 22, 1953?

Here's what happened on August 22, 1953:

• Closure of Devil's Island Penal Colony France permanently closed the infamous Devil's Island penal colony, marking the end of a notorious chapter in colonial punishment. Located off the coast of French Guiana, this prison was known for its harsh conditions and was immortalized in works like Henri Charrière's 'Papillon'. The closure symbolized a significant reform in France's approach to criminal justice and colonial administration.
• Shah's Return to Tehran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran, returned to Tehran, likely following a period of political or personal absence. This event potentially signifies a moment of political stability or transition in Iran's mid-20th century history.
• Players' Union Sentiment John Norman Lewis commented on the current sentiment among players regarding union formation, suggesting a lack of collective interest in organizing a professional association at this time.

Events in 1953

August 22, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 22, 1953

Newspapers from Aug. 22, 1953

August 22, 1953 was a Saturday and it was the 234th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1953 can also be written as 8/22/1953 in the US and as 22/8/1953 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1953 in August 1953 calendar

Famous people born on August 22, 1953:

• Walter Lübcke
• Kevin O'Neill

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on August 22nd

Famous people died on August 22, 1953:

• Jim Tabor

  American baseball player (born in 1916).

• Rudolf Schindler

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on August 22nd

August 22, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 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 22, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 22, 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 22nd 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 22, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 22, 1953 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:24 pm and setting at 04:32 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 22, 1953

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Someone born on August 22, 1953 is:

71 years 8 months old,

or 860 months and 22 days old,

or 3742 weeks and 4 days old,

or 26198 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 1953?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 22, 1953.

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