Thursday July 23, 1953: on this day

July 23, 1953 was the 204th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is July 23, 1953 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on July 23, 1953, who was born and died on July 23, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 23, 1953, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. From Here to Eternity, directed by Fred Zinnemann), TV series (e.g. The Broken Horseshoe) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 23rd, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 23, 1953?


July 23, 1953 was a Thursday and it was the 204th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 1953 can also be written as 7/23/1953 in the US and as 23/7/1953 in UK and Europe.

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July 23, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 23, 1953:

  • Howard hawks's musical film ''gentlemen prefer blondes'', starring marilyn monroe and jane russell, is released by 20th century fox.
  • Fidel castro and his brother lead a disastrous assault on the moncada barracks, preliminary to the cuban revolution.
  • The short creek raid is carried out on a polygynous mormon sect in arizona.

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July 23, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 23, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 23, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on July 23rd, 1953 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 23, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 23, 1953 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 23, 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 July 23, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 06:18 pm and setting at 03:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 27, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Jul 26, 1953.

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Who was born on July 23, 1953?


Famous people born on July 23, 1953:

  • Najib Razak

    A former Prime Minister of Malaysia who was embroiled in a major corruption scandal.

  • Claude Barzotti

    Belgian multilingual singer.

  • Leonardo Ferragamo

    Italian family of distinction, fifth child and second son of wanda ferragamo and salvatore ferragamo.

  • Graham Gooch

    Graham Gooch is a former English cricketer known for his prolific run-scoring in international cricket.

  • Bob Hilton

    American announcer and host of a game show.

  • Karl-Heinz Radschinsky
  • Georgina Rizk
  • Brent Sexton
  • Axel Tyll
  • Hezekiah Ochuka
  • Nikolaj Bažukov
  • Gavin Bocquet
  • Ana Botella
  • Michael Kind
  • María Pazos Morán
  • Claude Barzotti (Francesco Barzotti

Whose famous birthday is on July 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 23rd:

  • Daniel Radcliffe
    Daniel Radcliffe

    Daniel radcliffe is a british actor best known for portraying the character harry potter in the film series of the same name.

  • Woody Harrelson
    Woody Harrelson

    Woody harrelson is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like cheers and films like natural born killers and the hunger games...

  • Philip Seymour Hoffman
    Philip Seymour Hoffman

    Philip seymour hoffman was an american actor known for his versatile and captivating performances in films such as capote, the master, and...

  • Marlon Wayans
    Marlon Wayans

    Marlon wayans is an american actor known for his roles in comedy films such as 'scary movie' and 'white chicks'.

  • Paul Wesley
    Paul Wesley

    Paul wesley is an american actor best known for his role as stefan salvatore in the tv series the vampire diaries.

  • Charisma Carpenter
    Charisma Carpenter

    Charisma carpenter is an american actress best known for her role as cordelia chase in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and...

  • Amália Rodrigues
    Amália Rodrigues

    Portuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).

  • Bert Convy
    Bert Convy

    St. louis, missouri -- actor.

  • Kathryn Hahn
    Kathryn Hahn

    American screenwriter and actress.

  • Eriq La Salle
    Eriq La Salle

    American producer and director of actor.

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July 23, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 70 years 9 months old,

or 849 months and 1 day old,

or 3691 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25843 days old,

if you were born on July 23, 1953.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 23, 1953?

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 23, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 23, 1953.

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July 23, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 23, 1953:

  • Maurice Brillant

What famous deaths happened on July 23rd?

Famous deaths on July 23rd:

  • Serge Reggiani
    Serge Reggiani

    Italian/french singer and actor.

  • Georges Flamant
    Georges Flamant

    Actor (la chienne), is killed in paris at 86.

  • Leo McKern
    Leo McKern

    Actor of australian-english origin (d. 2002).

  • Van Heflin
    Van Heflin

    Walters, oklahoma -- actor (great adventure, madame bovary).

  • Dora Bryan
    Dora Bryan

    English actress and restaurateur (b. 1923).

  • Rona Anderson
    Rona Anderson

    Rona Anderson was a Scottish actress known for her roles in British films and television.

  • Maxine Audley
    Maxine Audley

    At 69, a british actress (vikings: our man in havana) dies.

  • Aliki Vougiouklaki
    Aliki Vougiouklaki

    Greek singer and actress.

  • Ulyssa Grant

    Ulyssa Grant was the 18th President of the United States and a prominent Union general during the American Civil War.

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July 23, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 23, 1953:

  • Papua New Guinea - Remembrance Day
  • Egypt - Revolution Day (1952)
  • St. Liborius
  • Catholic - the feasts of at least 2 saints: St. Apollinaris
  • Rastafari movement - Celebration of the birthday of Haile Selassie
  • Roman Empire - Neptunalia held in honor of Neptune
  • Libya - Revolution Day
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July 23, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 23, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 20th and July 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 23, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 23, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

July 23, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 23, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 20th and July 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Believe
  2. - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
  3. - The Song From The Moulin Rouge
  4. - I'm Walking Behind You
  5. - Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me

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July 23, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 23, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

From Here to Eternity

From Here to Eternity

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Fred Zinnemann

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr, Donna Reed

Country: United States of America

Piel canela

Piel canela

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Juan José Ortega

Starring: Sara Montiel, Manolo Fábregas, Ramón Gay, Felipe de Alba

The Master of Ballantrae

The Master of Ballantrae

Release year: 1953

Directed by: William Keighley

Starring: Errol Flynn, Roger Livesey, Anthony Steel, Beatrice Campbell

Arrowhead

Arrowhead

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Charles Marquis Warren

Starring: Charlton Heston, Jack Palance, Katy Jurado, Brian Keith

Quand tu liras cette lettre

Quand tu liras cette lettre

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Jean-Pierre Melville

Starring: Philippe Lemaire, Juliette Gréco, Yvonne Sanson, Irene Galter

July 23, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 23, 1953 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Broken Horseshoe

The Broken Horseshoe

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Martyn C. Webster

It's a Small World

It's a Small World

Release year: 1953

After Hours

After Hours

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Thomas Lavoie

Pentagon U.S.A.

Pentagon U.S.A.

Release year: 1953

Billy Bean and His Funny Machine

Billy Bean and His Funny Machine

Release year: 1953

Starring: Gaylord Cavallaro, Peter Hawkins, Ivan Owen, Dick Vosburgh

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

July 23, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 23, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Man Called Peter by Catherine Marshall

A Man Called Peter

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Catherine Marshall, in the Preface to A Man Called Peter tells about a dream she had following Peter Marshall's passing. Peter was working in a rose-garden and said, "I!"

The Rommel Papers by B.H. Liddell Hart

The Rommel Papers

By:

Erwin Rommel committed suicide by forcible suicide at Hitler's order. He left behind, in clever hiding places, the papers that documented his dramatic career as well as the details.

The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

The Power Of Positive Thinking

By:

With more than five million copies printed, The Power of Positive Thinking is an international bestseller. It has helped millions of people around the globe to find fulfillment through Dr.

East of Eden by John Steinbeck

East of Eden

By:

It is a masterpiece of Biblical scope and the magnum opus of John Steinbeck, America's most enduring author. In his journal, John Steinbeck, a Nobel Prize winner, called East of Eden "the original book." Indeed, it has the primordial power …

Major Campaign Speeches by Adlai Stevenson

Major Campaign Speeches

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Who was the US President on July 23, 1953?

On July 23, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 23, 1953?

On July 23, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 23, 1953?

On July 23, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 23rd?

July 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of July. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on July 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Venezuelan foreign relations: the lima group, through jorge faurie (argentine foreign affairs minister), stated that the lima group will "repeal force when necessary".
  • 2018 - 2018 attica wildfires - wildfires in attica, greece caused by wildfires that erupted on august 7, 2018, killed at least 76 people and left 172 others injured. they also destroyed hundreds of homes and vehicles. this prompted a state emergency. the greek government asks for assistance from the european union.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: six civilians are killed and 19 more injured when the russian air force bombs zor shamr camp and madan, south and east from raqqa in syria with cluster bombs. the nearby alburamadan was also hit; no casualties have been reported.

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What happened in 1953?

1953 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Ernest Blochs Suite Hebraique, premieres
  • WBRE TV channel 28 in Wilkes-Barre Scranton, PA (NBC) 1st broadcast
  • NBA Baltimore Bullets begin a 32 game road losing streak

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What was the calendar for July 1953?

July 1953 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how July 1953 calendar looked like.

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