What happened on Thursday September 24, 1953?

Here's what happened on September 24, 1953:

• Death of Erich Mendelsohn Renowned German architect Erich Mendelsohn passed away, leaving behind a significant legacy in modernist architectural design. Known for his expressionist and innovative building styles, Mendelsohn was a pivotal figure in 20th-century architecture.
• Rocky Marciano Defends Heavyweight Title Rocky Marciano successfully defended his heavyweight boxing championship by technically knocking out Roland LaStarza in the 11th round, further solidifying his legendary status in boxing history.
• "Take a Giant Step" Broadway Premiere The groundbreaking play "Take a Giant Step" opens on Broadway, marking an important moment in theatrical history. This production likely explores significant social themes of its era.
• Death of Duke of Alba Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart, the 17th Duke of Alba, a prominent Spanish aristocrat, died on this date. The Duke was a significant figure in Spanish nobility and social circles.

Events in 1953

September 24, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 24, 1953

Newspapers from Sep. 24, 1953

September 24, 1953 was a Thursday and it was the 267th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 24, 1953 can also be written as 9/24/1953 in the US and as 24/9/1953 in UK and Europe.

September 24, 1953 in September 1953 calendar

Famous people born on September 24, 1953:

• Fausto Radici

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on September 24th

Famous people died on September 24, 1953:

• XVII duca d'Alba Jacobo FitzJames Stuart
• Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer
• Berthold Viertel

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on September 24th

September 24, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 24, 1953 was Look At That Girl by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.

1. Guy Mitchell - Look At That Girl
2. Frankie Laine - I Believe
3. Mantovani - The Song From The Moulin Rouge
4. Frank Chacksfield - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
5. Doris Day & Johnnie Ray - Let's Walk That-A-Way

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 24th is Libra.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 24, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 24, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 24, 1953 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 24, 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 September 24, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 07:21 pm and setting at 09:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 23, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Oct 22, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on September 24, 1953

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Someone born on September 24, 1953 is:

71 years 7 months old,

or 859 months and 19 days old,

or 3737 weeks and 5 days old,

or 26164 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 24, 1953?

There are 134 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 24, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 24, 1953.

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