What happened on Saturday July 25, 1953?

Here's what happened on July 25, 1953:

• Puerto Rico Becomes U.S. Commonwealth On July 25, 1953, Puerto Rico officially became a U.S. commonwealth, establishing a unique political status that granted the island significant self-governance while maintaining a close relationship with the United States. This pivotal moment marked a significant transformation in Puerto Rico's political and constitutional framework.
• NYC Transit Fare Increase and Token Introduction On July 25, 1953, the New York City Transit Authority implemented a significant change in public transportation pricing, raising the transit fare from 10 to 15 cents and introducing transit tokens for the first time. This marked an important moment in the city's transportation history, reflecting economic shifts and infrastructure development.
• 1953 World Archery Championships in Oslo The 1953 World Archery Championships concluded in Oslo, Norway, with notable international achievements. Sweden secured victory in the men's team event, while Finland emerged triumphant in the women's competition, highlighting the competitive spirit and skill of international archery athletes during the mid-20th century.

Events in 1953

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

Magazines from Jul. 25, 1953

Newspapers from Jul. 25, 1953

July 25, 1953 was a Saturday and it was the 206th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 25, 1953 can also be written as 7/25/1953 in the US and as 25/7/1953 in UK and Europe.

July 25, 1953 in July 1953 calendar

Famous people born on July 25, 1953:

• Walter Payton

  Legendary NFL running back for the Chicago Bears, nicknamed 'Sweetness', who is considered one of the greatest players in football history.

• Robert Zoellick

  Prominent American banker and politician who served as the 14th United States Deputy Secretary of State, later becoming President of the...

• Joseph A. Tunzi

  Renowned Chicago-based author and leading expert on Elvis Presley, known for his extensive research and publications about the King of Rock...

• Charles Jude

  Prominent French ballet dancer who joined the Paris Opera Ballet as a student in 1972 and was nominated as a star performer in 1977.

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on July 25th

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 25, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

1. Frankie Laine - I Believe
2. Frank Chacksfield - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
3. Mantovani - The Song From The Moulin Rouge
4. Eddie Fisher With Sally Sweetland - I'm Walking Behind You
5. Muriel Smith - Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 25th is Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 25, 1953 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 25, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:54 pm and setting at 05:42 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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Your place in the Universe on July 25, 1953

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Someone born on July 25, 1953 is:

71 years 9 months old,

or 861 months and 19 days old,

or 3746 weeks and 4 days old,

or 26226 days old,

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

There are 72 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 25th 2025.

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

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

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