What happened on Monday March 23, 1953?

Here's what happened on March 23, 1953:

• Birth of Chaka Khan Chaka Khan, a pioneering African-American soul and funk singer, was born Yvette Marie Stevens on March 23, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois. She would later become known as the 'Queen of Funk', renowned for her powerful vocal range and influential music career with the band Rufus and as a solo artist.
• Birth of Elaine Chao Elaine Chao, a prominent American politician and public servant, was born on March 26, 1953. She served as the U.S. Secretary of Transportation under President George W. Bush and later as the U.S. Secretary of Labor, becoming the first Asian-American woman to hold a presidential cabinet position.
• Birth of Lincoln Chafee Lincoln Chafee, an American politician, was born on March 26, 1953. He served as a Republican U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, later became an Independent Governor of Rhode Island, and eventually switched to the Democratic Party, showcasing a unique political journey.
• Birth of Mathias Richling Mathias Richling, a notable German comedian, political satirist, and impressionist, was born on March 24, 1953. Known for his sharp wit and ability to impersonate political figures, Richling has been a prominent voice in German comedy and political commentary.

Events in 1953

March 23, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 23, 1953

Newspapers from Mar. 23, 1953

March 23, 1953 was a Monday and it was the 82nd day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 23, 1953 can also be written as 3/23/1953 in the US and as 23/3/1953 in UK and Europe.

March 23, 1953 in March 1953 calendar

Famous people born on March 23, 1953:

• Chaka Khan

  Iconic R&B and funk singer who rose to fame with her band Rufus, known for groundbreaking hits like 'I'm Every Woman' and her powerful,...

• Louie Anderson in Minneapolis

  Renowned American comedian known for his distinctive comedic style and memorable performances.

• Jacques Landrain

  Belgian cartoonist who was active in the field of graphic arts.

• Ivica Surjak

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on March 23rd

Famous people died on March 23, 1953:

• Raoul Dufy

  French Fauvist painter known for his colorful and decorative style.

• Oskar Luts

  Estonian playwright and author (d. 1953).

• Cecil Browning
• Heinrich Oelerich
• Andrejs Auzāns
• László Beleznai

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on March 23rd

March 23, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 23, 1953 was I'm Sitting On Top of the World by Les Paul & Mary Ford, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

1. Les Paul & Mary Ford - I'm Sitting On Top of the World

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 23, 1953 was She Wears Red Feathers by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

1. Guy Mitchell - She Wears Red Feathers
2. Perry Como & The Ramblers - Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes
3. Eddie Fisher - Outside Of Heaven
4. Al Martino - Now
5. Mario Lanza - Because You're Mine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 23rd is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 23, 1953 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 23, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 11:41 am and setting at 03:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 28, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Mar 30, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on March 23, 1953

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Someone born on March 23, 1953 is:

72 years 1 month old,

or 865 months and 20 days old,

or 3764 weeks and 1 day old,

or 26349 days old,

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

There are 314 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 23rd 2026.

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

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

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