What happened on Friday December 25, 1953?

Here's what happened on December 25, 1953:

• Tangiwai Railway Disaster On Christmas Day, a devastating railway accident occurred at Tangiwai, New Zealand, when a bridge collapsed over the Whangaehu River. A fully loaded passenger train plunged into the river, resulting in 151 fatalities. This tragic event is considered one of New Zealand's worst transportation disasters.
• Amami Islands Returned to Japan The United States officially returned control of the Amami Islands, located north of Okinawa, to Japan, marking a significant milestone in post-World War II diplomatic relations and territorial sovereignty in the Pacific region.
• Ruapehu Volcanic Eruption and Avalanche A catastrophic volcanic eruption at Mount Ruapehu in New Zealand triggered a massive lava avalanche, resulting in the tragic loss of 150 lives. The event highlighted the destructive potential of volcanic activity and the vulnerability of communities near active volcanoes.
• Notable Deaths on Christmas Day Two prominent cultural figures passed away: William Haselden, an 81-year-old Spanish cartoonist known for his artistic contributions, and Lee Shubert, an 82-year-old Polish-born theater owner and operator who significantly influenced the entertainment industry.

Events in 1953

December 25, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 25, 1953

Newspapers from Dec. 25, 1953

December 25, 1953 was a Friday and it was the 359th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 25, 1953 can also be written as 12/25/1953 in the US and as 25/12/1953 in UK and Europe.

December 25, 1953 in December 1953 calendar

Famous people died on December 25, 1953:

• Patsy Donovan

  Manager and player in irish-american baseball (d. 1953).

• William Haselden

  English cartoonist (d. 1953).

• Casimir Reuterskiöld

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on December 25th

December 25, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 25, 1953 was Answer Me by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

1. Frankie Laine - Answer Me
2. David Whitfield - Answer Me
3. Winifred Atwell - Let's Have A Party
4. Mantovani - Swedish Rhapsody
5. Jimmy Boyd - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 25th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 25, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 25, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 25, 1953 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 25, 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 December 25, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 09:08 pm and setting at 10:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Jan 19, 1954.

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Your place in the Universe on December 25, 1953

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Someone born on December 25, 1953 is:

71 years 4 months old,

or 856 months and 19 days old,

or 3724 weeks and 5 days old,

or 26073 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 25, 1953?

There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 25, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 25, 1953.

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