What happened on Tuesday May 26, 1953?

Here's what happened on May 26, 1953:

• Birth of Michael Portillo Michael Portillo was born in Bushey, Hertfordshire. He would become a notable English politician, serving in Margaret Thatcher's and John Major's governments, and later reinvented himself as a prominent journalist, broadcaster, and television personality.
• 1953 Rajya Sabha Elections Second Round A second round of voting occurred in the 1953 Rajya Sabha elections in India, continuing the democratic process of electing members to the upper chamber of the Indian Parliament. This event was significant in the early years of India's post-independence democratic development.
• Birth of Kay Hagan Kay Hagan was born in Shelby, North Carolina. She would later become a prominent American lawyer, banking executive, and politician, serving as a United States Senator from North Carolina from 2009 to 2015.
• Dutch Convair Aircraft Crash at Schipholweg A Convair aircraft crashed at Schipholweg in the Netherlands, resulting in two fatalities. The incident highlights the aviation safety challenges of the early 1950s.
• Birth of Don McAllister Don McAllister was born in Radcliffe, Lancashire, England. He would go on to become a professional footballer and later a football manager, contributing to the sport's development in mid-20th century Britain.

Events in 1953

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

Magazines from May. 26, 1953

Newspapers from May. 26, 1953

May 26, 1953 was a Tuesday and it was the 146th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1953 can also be written as 5/26/1953 in the US and as 26/5/1953 in UK and Europe.

May 26, 1953 in May 1953 calendar

Famous people born on May 26, 1953:

• Michael Portillo

  Prominent British politician, journalist, and television presenter known for his political career in the Conservative Party and later media...

• Eve Ensler

  Renowned playwright, feminist, and activist best known for her groundbreaking play 'The Vagina Monologues' and global activism against...

• Dan Roundfield

  Professional basketball player who played in the NBA during the 1970s and 1980s, primarily for the Atlanta Hawks.

• Kay Hagan

  Democratic politician who served as a United States Senator from North Carolina from 2009 to 2015, known for her moderate political stance.

• Stan Sakai

  Renowned Japanese-American comic book artist and creator of the acclaimed 'Usagi Yojimbo' manga series.

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on May 26th

Famous people died on May 26, 1953:

• Gaetano Ballardini
• Albert Spalding

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on May 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1953 was Limelight (Terry's Theme) by Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra - Limelight (Terry's Theme)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. Frankie Laine - I Believe
2. Nat 'King' Cole - Pretend
3. Guy Mitchell - Pretty Little Black Eyed Susie
4. Eddie Fisher - Downhearted
5. Johnston Brothers - Oh Happy Day

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 26, 1953 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 26, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:36 pm and setting at 04:15 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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Your place in the Universe on May 26, 1953

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Someone born on May 26, 1953 is:

71 years 11 months old,

or 863 months and 18 days old,

or 3755 weeks and 1 day old,

or 26286 days old,

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

There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 26th 2025.

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

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

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