What happened on Sunday July 26, 1953?

Here's what happened on July 26, 1953:

• Castro's Moncada Barracks Attack Launches Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro led a bold but unsuccessful attack on the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba, a pivotal moment that would later be commemorated as the beginning of the Cuban Revolution. This audacious action, though initially a military failure, became a symbolic starting point for the revolutionary movement that would eventually overthrow the Batista regime.
• Korean War's Final Battle: Royal Australian Regiment Repels Chinese Assault In a dramatic final engagement of the Korean War, soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment heroically repelled multiple Chinese assaults against a strategic position known as The Hook, just hours before the Armistice Agreement was signed, marking the conflict's conclusion.
• Short Creek Raid Against Polygamous Mormon Sect Arizona Governor John Howard Pyle orchestrated a significant law enforcement operation targeting the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Short Creek, Arizona. This controversial raid aimed to enforce anti-polygamy laws and disrupt the polygamous community, marking a dramatic moment in religious and legal conflict.
• 1953 Pan Arab Games Inaugurated in Alexandria The Pan Arab Games opened in Alexandria, Egypt, running until August 10, representing an important moment of regional sporting unity and cultural exchange in the Arab world.
• Louison Bobet Wins 1953 Tour de France French cyclist Louison Bobet claimed victory in the 1953 Tour de France, demonstrating exceptional athletic prowess and becoming a national sporting hero.
• International Agriculture Exhibition Opens in Rome The Esposizione Internazionale dell'Agricoltura di Roma (International Agricultural Exhibition) commenced in Rome, Italy, running until October 31, showcasing agricultural innovations and international cooperation.
• Total Lunar Eclipse Visible Across Multiple Continents A spectacular total lunar eclipse was observable from Australia, East Asia, North America, and South America, offering a rare astronomical event for sky watchers across the globe.
• Maritime Collision in Strait of Gibraltar The Spanish ship Duero collided with the British ship Culrain in the Strait of Gibraltar, resulting in the sinking of the Spanish vessel, highlighting the maritime risks of the era.

Events in 1953

July 26, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 26, 1953

Newspapers from Jul. 26, 1953

July 26, 1953 was a Sunday and it was the 207th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 26, 1953 can also be written as 7/26/1953 in the US and as 26/7/1953 in UK and Europe.

July 26, 1953 in July 1953 calendar

Famous people born on July 26, 1953:

• Felix Magath

  Felix Magath is a renowned German football manager and former player, known for his successful coaching career in Bundesliga.

• Edie Mirman

  Edie Mirman is a prolific American voice actress known for her work in animation and video games, with notable roles in popular series and...

• Lesli Linka Glatter

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on July 26th

Famous people died on July 26, 1953:

• Nikolaos Plastiras

  A Greek general and politician who served as Prime Minister of Greece on several occasions.

• Abel Santamaría
• Ernst Rosell
• Viktor Schneck
• Félix Marcotte
• Clyde De Vinna

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on July 26th

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 26, 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 26th 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 26, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 26, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:30 pm and setting at 07:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 27, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on July 26, 1953

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Someone born on July 26, 1953 is:

71 years 9 months old,

or 861 months and 18 days old,

or 3746 weeks and 3 days old,

or 26225 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 26, 1953?

There are 73 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 26th 2025.

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

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

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