Thursday February 26, 1953: on this day

February 26, 1953 was the 57th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 26, 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 February 26, 1953, who was born and died on February 26, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 1953, which were the most popular songs (ex. No Help Wanted by Rusty Draper), movies (e.g. Lili, directed by Charles Walters), TV series (e.g. Commando Cody: Sky Marshal Of The Universe) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 26th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 26, 1953?


February 26, 1953 was a Thursday and it was the 57th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1953 can also be written as 2/26/1953 in the US and as 26/2/1953 in UK and Europe.

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February 26, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 26, 1953:

  • Allen w dulles is promoted from deputy to 5th director of us central intelligence agency.

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February 26, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 26, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Snake personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on February 26th, 1953 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 26, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 26, 1953 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 February 26, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:54 pm and setting at 05:55 am.

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

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Who was born on February 26, 1953?


Famous people born on February 26, 1953:

  • Michael Bolton
    Michael Bolton

    American singer, international star and social activist.

  • Barbara Niven
    Barbara Niven

    American actress and writer.

  • Mikle Bolton

    Grammy Award-winning singer known for his powerful voice.

  • Jean Teulé

    Jean teulé is a french author and illustrator known for his historical novels and biographies.

  • Bree Walker news anchor (WNBC TV

    Knbc tv).

  • Francisca Martin Cano Abreu

    Spanish feminist writer and researcher, author of two volumes on female sexuality within primitive societies.

  • Bree Walker
  • Hubert Linard
  • Alan McGuckian
  • Max Engammare
  • Dino Porrini

Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:

  • Fats Domino
    Fats Domino

    Fats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.

  • Johnny Cash
    Johnny Cash

    American singer, guitarist and country-western singer.

  • Nate Ruess
    Nate Ruess

    Nate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.

  • Mark Dacascos
    Mark Dacascos

    American actor and martial artist.

  • Jackie Gleason
    Jackie Gleason

    American comedian.

  • Jennifer Grant
    Jennifer Grant

    American actress, noted family.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Tony Randall
    Tony Randall

    American actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...

  • Bill Duke
    Bill Duke

    Actor (bird on a wire and predator).

  • Greg Germann
    Greg Germann

    American actor and director.

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February 26, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 71 years 1 month old,

or 853 months and 2 days old,

or 3709 weeks

or 25963 days old,

if you were born on February 26, 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 February 26, 1953?

There are 335 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 26, 1953.

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February 26, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 26, 1953:

  • Elisabeth "Ilse" Kuyper

    Dutch/us (opera)composer, dies.

What famous deaths happened on February 26th?

Famous deaths on February 26th:

  • Constance Ford
    Constance Ford

    Actress (ada hobson - another world).

  • Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.

  • Hanae Mori

    Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.

  • Vinayak Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician.

  • Kalmen Rosen

    Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.

  • Jef Raskin

    Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.

  • Gabor Szabo

    Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.

  • Anandi Gopal Joshi

    First Indian female doctor.

  • Anandi Bai

    One of the first Indian female doctors.

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February 26, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 26, 1953:

  • Blessed Edigna
  • Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
  • Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
  • Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.

Saints celebrated on February 26, 1953:

  • Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
  • Saint Victor
  • Saint Alexander of Alexandria
  • Saint Nestor (died 251)
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February 26, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 26, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 23rd and March 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 26, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1953 was No Help Wanted by Rusty Draper, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 26, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 26, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - No Help Wanted

February 26, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1953 was Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes by Perry Como & The Ramblers, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 26, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 26, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes
  2. - Outside Of Heaven
  3. - Because You're Mine
  4. - Comes A-Long A-Love
  5. - She Wears Red Feathers

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February 26, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 26, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lili

Lili

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Charles Walters

Starring: Leslie Caron, Mel Ferrer, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Zsa Zsa Gabor

Country: United States of America

The Sun Shines Bright

The Sun Shines Bright

Release year: 1953

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: Charles Winninger, Arleen Whelan, John Russell, Stepin Fetchit

She's Back on Broadway

She's Back on Broadway

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: Virginia Mayo, Gene Nelson, Frank Lovejoy, Steve Cochran

Confidentially Connie

Confidentially Connie

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Edward Buzzell

Starring: Van Johnson, Janet Leigh, Louis Calhern, Walter Slezak

The Titfield Thunderbolt

The Titfield Thunderbolt

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Charles Crichton

Starring: Stanley Holloway, George Relph, Naunton Wayne, John Gregson

February 26, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 26, 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:

Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe

Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Fred C. Brannon

Face the Music

Face the Music

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Carol Wiseman

Valentino

Valentino

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Ken Russell

The Big Idea

The Big Idea

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Matt Thompson

The Life of Riley

The Life of Riley

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Abby Berlin

Starring: William Bendix

Country: United States of America

February 26, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 26, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Sojourner by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

The Sojourner

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Rawlings' last novel, The Sojourner, is about a man's life and relationship with his family. It tells the story of a mother who chooses her first-born son over her second.

The Galileans by Frank G. Slaughter

The Galileans

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Joseph of Galilee is a young doctor who finds his life changing when he meets Mary Magdala, an attractive dancer determined to vengeance against Gaius Flaccus, a Roman officer.

The Silver Chalice by Thomas B. Costain

The Silver Chalice

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This exciting novel is the latest in the Christian Epic series. It takes place just after Christ's resurrection and death. Basil is commissioned to design the case that will house the silver cup Christ and His disciples drank out of …

The Big Change by Frederick Lewis Allen

The Big Change

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The Big Change: America transforms herself1900-1950. An impartial review of the years 1900-1950.... There's nothing quite like reading a book on the major changes in the United States.

Abraham Lincoln by Benjamin P. Thomas

Abraham Lincoln

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Benjamin P. Thomas's Abraham Lincoln, A Biography is a long-standing classic. It offers a sharp look at one the most important figures in American history.

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Who was the US President on February 26, 1953?

On February 26, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1953?

On February 26, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 26, 1953?

On February 26, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about February 26th?

February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of February. 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 February 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.

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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 February 1953?

February 1953 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

Discover how February 1953 calendar looked like.

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