Monday May 25, 1953: on this day

May 25, 1953 was the 145th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 25, 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 May 25, 1953, who was born and died on May 25, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 25, 1953, which were the most popular songs (ex. Limelight (Terry's Theme) by Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, directed by Eugène Lourié), TV series (e.g. After Hours) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 25th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 25, 1953?


May 25, 1953 was a Monday and it was the 145th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 25, 1953 can also be written as 5/25/1953 in the US and as 25/5/1953 in UK and Europe.

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May 25, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 25, 1953:

  • 1st atomic cannon electronically fired, frenchman flat, nevada
  • Braves max surkont strikes out record 8 reds in a row
  • First non-commercial educational television station-houston, texas, usa.
  • Nuclear weapons testing: at the nevada test site, the united states conducts its first and only nuclear artillery test.
  • The first public television station in the united states officially begins broadcasting as kuht from the campus of the university of houston.

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May 25, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 25th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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May 25, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 25, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:30 pm and setting at 03:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 29, 1953 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1953.

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Who was born on May 25, 1953?


Famous people born on May 25, 1953:

  • Evea Ensler

    Evea Ensler is an American playwright, performer, and activist, best known for her play 'The Vagina Monologues'.

  • Daniel Passarella

    Argentinian footballer, coach, and manager.

  • Stan Sakai

    Japanese-american cartoonist (usagi yojimbo).

  • Gaetano Scirea

    Italian footballer (born 1953).

  • Alfred Molina

    Actor.

  • Donald Albert Weibring Jr in Quincy

    Illinois, usa; pga golfer (1979 quad cities).

  • Rich Alves in Pleasanton

    California, usa; singer (pirates of the mississippi- fred jake).

  • Janis Karpinski
  • Steve Della Casa
  • Álvaro Amaro
  • Francesco Moraglia
  • Peter Rajniak
  • Vjačeslav Anatol'evič Štyrov
  • László Foltán
  • Hafez Haidar

Whose famous birthday is on May 25th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 25th:

  • Cillian Murphy
    Cillian Murphy

    Cillian Murphy is an Irish actor known for his roles in films such as 28 Days Later, Inception, and the Peaky Blinders TV series.

  • Mike Myers
    Mike Myers

    Mike myers is a canadian comedian and actor best known for his roles in the 'austin powers' film series and as a cast member on 'saturday...

  • Ian McKellen
    Ian McKellen

    British actor, nominated for an oscar in 1999 for his performance in "gods and monsters".

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Dave Lee Travis
    Dave Lee Travis

    Dave lee travis is a british dj known for his work on bbc radio 1 and as a presenter on top of the pops.

  • Barbara Schulz
    Barbara Schulz

    She was a french film and stage actress, and is nominated for the cesar for best promising actress.

  • Connie Sellecca
    Connie Sellecca

    American model actress and producer.

  • Beverly Sills
    Beverly Sills

    American singer.

  • Dixie Carter
    Dixie Carter

    American actress who was primarily a tv star.

  • Octavia Spencer
    Octavia Spencer

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Help.

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May 25, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 70 years 10 months old,

or 850 months and 29 days old,

or 3700 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25901 days old,

if you were born on May 25, 1953.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 25th 2024.

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

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

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May 25, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 25, 1953:

  • Edmund Dulac

    French illustrator and designer.

What famous deaths happened on May 25th?

Famous deaths on May 25th:

  • Dany Robin
    Dany Robin

    French actress, whose international work includes alfred hitchcock’s "topaz" 1969.

  • Nicholas Clay
    Nicholas Clay

    British actor (born 1946).

  • Vic Tayback
    Vic Tayback

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor.

  • Roy Brown
    Roy Brown

    American tv personality, puppeteer and clown, best known for his role as cooky the clown (also cooky the clown) on chicago's "bozo's circus"...

  • Charles Nelson Reilly
    Charles Nelson Reilly

    American actor and tv host (born in 1931).

  • Armarion Smith

    Award-winning actor known for his versatile roles.

  • Yasna Petrova

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Sundiata

    Founder of the Mali Empire and known as the Lion King.

  • Beatryce Beebe

    Renowned astronomer known for her work on planetary motion.

  • Gid Tanner

    Legendary baseball player known for his exceptional hitting skills.

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May 25, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 25, 1953:

  • Memorial Day - This holiday honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
  • Ancient Latvia - Urbanas Diena observed
  • Virginia - Confederate Memorial Day (1868)
  • Argentina - Day of May Revolution/National Day (1810)
  • Towel Day, in memory of Douglas Adams, is observed in ?
  • The Ascension, one of the great feasts in the Christian liturgical calendar
  • The former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Day of Youth
  • Chad, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe - African Liberation Day
  • Officially declared Carrie Underwood Day in Oklahoma for her winning American Idol
  • Jordan - National Day/Arab Renaissance Day (1946)

Observances on May 25, 1953:

  • Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories, 25-31 May

Saints celebrated on May 25, 1953:

  • Saint Reinolf
  • Saint Marie-Madeleine-Sofie Barat (died 1865)
  • Saint Bede the Venerable (died 735)
  • Saint Frederic
  • Saint Augustine of Canterbury
  • Saint Bruno of Wnrzburg
  • Saint Hildebert
  • Saint Pope Gregory VII (died 1085)
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May 25, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 25, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 25th and May 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 25, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 25, 1953 was Limelight (Terry's Theme) by Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

May 25, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 25, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 25th and May 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Limelight (Terry's Theme)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 25, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

May 25, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 25, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 25th and May 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Believe
  2. - Pretend
  3. - Pretty Little Black Eyed Susie
  4. - Downhearted
  5. - Oh Happy Day

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May 25, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 25, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms

The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Eugène Lourié

Starring: Paul Hubschmid, Paula Raymond, Cecil Kellaway, Kenneth Tobey

Country: United States of America

Robot Monster

Robot Monster

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Phil Tucker

Starring: George Nader, Gregory Moffett, Claudia Barrett, Selena Royle

Country: United States of America

The Captain's Paradise

The Captain's Paradise

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Anthony Kimmins

Starring: Alec Guinness, Yvonne De Carlo, Celia Johnson, Charles Goldner

Sailor of the King

Sailor of the King

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Roy Boulting

Starring: Jeffrey Hunter, Michael Rennie, Wendy Hiller, Bernard Lee

City That Never Sleeps

City That Never Sleeps

Release year: 1953

Directed by: John H. Auer

Starring: Gig Young, Mala Powers, William Talman, Edward Arnold

May 25, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 25, 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:

After Hours

After Hours

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Thomas Lavoie

Strictly Personal

Strictly Personal

Release year: 1953

Both Sides

Both Sides

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Danielle Williamson

Playbill

Playbill

Release year: 1953

Børnenes brevkasse

Børnenes brevkasse

Release year: 1953

May 25, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 25, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

How To Play Your Best Golf All The Time by Tommy Armour

How To Play Your Best Golf All The Time

By:

Tommy Armour's timeless How to Play Your Best Golf Every Time offers timeless instruction in golf on the following topics: * How to Learn Your Best Golf * What can you do to improve your game

The Poor Man'S Guide To Europe by David Dodge

The Poor Man'S Guide To Europe

By:

Hardcover book of 308 pages on Europe travel on a budget.

This I Believe by Edward R. Murrow

This I Believe

By:

Second series of 80 pieces, 20 of which are immortal, "This I Believe" Edward R. Murrow pieces.

The Echoing Grove by Rosamond Lehmann

The Echoing Grove

By:

The Echoing Grove was first published in 1953. It is one of Rosamond's most beloved novels. It tells the story of Rickie Masters and Madeleine Masters as well as their sister Dinah.

Major Campaign Speeches by Adlai Stevenson

Major Campaign Speeches

By:

History & Politics of the USA, American History & Studies. Non-Fiction

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Who was the US President on May 25, 1953?

On May 25, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 25, 1953?

On May 25, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 25, 1953?

On May 25, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 25th?

May 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th day of the month of May. 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 May 25th, such as:

  • 2019 - Saudi arabia-united states relations. iran-saudi arabia relations. iran-saudi arabia proxy conflict: u.s. president donald trump bypasses congress and approves the sale of billions worth of weapons to saudi arabia. he cited iranian threats against the latter.
  • 2018 - Noblesville west middle school shootings: two people were injured in a shooting at noblesville west middle school, noblesville, indiana. one suspect is currently in police custody.
  • 2017 - A booby-trapped package that was intended to be a gift for the former prime minister of greece, lucas papademos, explodes in his car in athens. his injuries are not considered life-threatening according to authorities.

Find out more about May 25th

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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 May 1953?

May 1953 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

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