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August 27, 1953 was the 239th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 27, 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 August 27, 1953, who was born and died on August 27, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 27, 1953, which were the most popular songs (ex. Ebb Tide by Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. City of Bad Men, directed by Harmon Jones), TV series (e.g. On Your Way) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 27th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 27, 1953?
- August 27, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 27, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 27, 1953?
- August 27, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 27, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
- August 27, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 27, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
- August 27, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 27, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 27, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 27, 1953?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1953?
- Who was the Pope on August 27, 1953?
What day of the week was August 27, 1953?
August 27, 1953 was a Thursday and it was the 239th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 27, 1953 can also be written as 8/27/1953 in the US and as 27/8/1953 in UK and Europe.
August 27, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 27, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 27th, 1953 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 27, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 27, 1953 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 August 27, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 08:53 pm and setting at 11:01 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 24, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Sep 23, 1953.
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Who was born on August 27, 1953?
Famous people born on August 27, 1953:
![Peter Stormare]()
Peter StormareSwedish actor, director, and playwright.
- Etheridge Davenport
Notable physicist specializing in quantum mechanics.
- Alex Lifeson
Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer.
- Micheal Wolff
Renowned for his controversial and insightful commentary on politics and media.
- Joan Smith
English journalist and author.
- Tom Berryhill
American businessman and politician (d. 2020).
- Willy "Mink" Deville [Borsay]
Us blues / rock singer (hey! joe).
- Maria das Gracas Silva Foster
Businesswoman.
- Charlie Farren
Farren, an american musician who became a private citizen, was once the lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist for the joe perry project,...
- Marshall Rogers
- Zoran Lilić
- Françoise Quiblier
- Jørn Didriksen
Whose famous birthday is on August 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 27th:
![Aaron Paul]()
Aaron PaulAaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.
![Tom Ford]()
Tom FordFord, an american fashion designer and entrepreneur, started his career as an actor.
![Paul Reubens]()
Paul ReubensAmerican comedian, better known as pee wee herman.
![Tuesday Weld]()
Tuesday WeldAmerican actress, who was 21 years old, had appeared in over 100 tv shows and a dozen movies.
![Neha Dhupia]()
Neha DhupiaIndian actress and model.
![Chandra Wilson]()
Chandra WilsonChandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the TV series Grey's Anatomy.
![Harry Reems]()
Harry ReemsAmerican porn actor (d. 2013).
![Antonia Fraser]()
Antonia FraserEnglish author of historical biographies and detective stories, as well as a variety of mysteries and magazine articles.
![Martha Raye]()
Martha RayeAmerican entertainer.
![Reece Shearsmith]()
Reece ShearsmithBritish actor and writer known for his work in comedy and horror genres.
August 27, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 70 years 7 months old,
or 847 months and 28 days old,
or 3686 weeks and 6 days old,
or 25808 days old,
if you were born on August 27, 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 August 27, 1953?
There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1953?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 27, 1953.
August 27, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 27, 1953:
- Nicolai Berezowsky
Composer dies at 53.
- Atanasio Soldati
- Victor Wahltuch
What famous deaths happened on August 27th?
Famous deaths on August 27th:
![Jinx Falkenburg]()
Jinx FalkenburgAmerican actress known for her work in films and television.
![Greg Morris]()
Greg MorrisAmerican actor.
![Gracie Allen]()
Gracie AllenAmerican comedian and actress (born 1895).
- Gabbie Petito
Gabbie Petito was an American vlogger whose disappearance and death gained widespread media attention.
- Bharat Ratna
Bharat Ratna was an Indian statesman and the first Prime Minister of India.
- Margaret Bourke-White
Margaret Bourke-White was an American photographer and photojournalist who is best known for her work documenting the Great Depression and...
- Rishikesh Mukherjee
Renowned Indian film director known for his realistic and humanistic approach to filmmaking.
- Jaysiah Washington
Jaysiah Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
- Tryson Wapakhabulo
Renowned diplomat known for his international contributions.
- Haile Selassie
Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia...
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August 27, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 27, 1953:
- Moldova - Independence Day (from the USSR, 1991)
- Roman festivals - Volturnalia held in honor of Volturnus
- RC Saints - Saint Monica of Hippo
August 27, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 27, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 24th and August 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 27, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1953 was Ebb Tide by Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 27, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 27, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra - Ebb Tide
- Ray Anthony - Dragnet
August 27, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 27, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 27, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frankie Laine - I Believe
- Mantovani - The Song From The Moulin Rouge
- Frank Chacksfield - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
- Eddie Fisher With Sally Sweetland - I'm Walking Behind You
- Ron Goodwin - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
August 27, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 27, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
City of Bad Men
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Harmon Jones
Starring: Jeanne Crain, Dale Robertson, Richard Boone, Lloyd Bridges
Half a Hero
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Don Weis
Starring: Red Skelton, Jean Hagen, Charles Dingle, Willard Waterman
Sins of Jezebel
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Reginald Le Borg
Starring: Paulette Goddard, George Nader, Eduard Franz, John Hoyt
Cat-Women of the Moon
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Arthur Hilton
Starring: Sonny Tufts, Victor Jory, Marie Windsor, Susan Morrow
I Vitelloni
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Federico Fellini
Starring: Alberto Sordi, Franco Fabrizi, Franco Interlenghi, Leopoldo Trieste
Country: United States of America
August 27, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 27, 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:
On Your Way
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Thomas Sali
The Broken Horseshoe
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Martyn C. Webster
It's a Small World
Release year: 1953
Bonino
Release year: 1953
My Favorite Husband
Release year: 1953
August 27, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 27, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Kingfishers Catch Fire
By: Rumer Godden
This novel is a powerful tale about the consequences of idealism set in the Himalayas. This is the story about Sophie, an idealistic young Englishwoman who has two young daughters. It takes place in Kashmir.
Life Among The Savages
By: Shirley Jackson
A hilariously funny domestic memoir by America's famed master of terror reveals a new kind of terror: raising children. Shirley Jackson, the celebrated author, explored the dark under the surface.
The Rommel Papers
By: B.H. Liddell Hart
Erwin Rommel committed suicide by forcible suicide at Hitler's order. He left behind, in clever hiding places, the papers that documented his dramatic career as well as the details.
Uncle Pogo So-So Stories
By: Walt Kelly
Kelly's third collection Pogo cartoons does not include an anthology of his daily comic strips from 1953. It instead contains a story that does not feature any of the characters in the Pogo cartoons.
This I Believe
By: Edward R. Murrow
Second series of 80 pieces, 20 of which are immortal, "This I Believe" Edward R. Murrow pieces.
Who was the US President on August 27, 1953?
On August 27, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1953?
On August 27, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 27, 1953?
On August 27, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 27th?
August 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of August. 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 August 27th, such as:
- 2018 - United states free trade agreements, mexico-united states relations. the united states and mexico agree on key terms in the north american free trade agreement. canada has not yet signed the agreement.
- 2017 - Rohingya insurgency, western myanmar: 2016-17 northern rakhine state violences, 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: dozens fleeing violence in rakhine state have been detained by bangladeshi authorities and burmese officials after trying to cross the border between myanmar and bangladesh. many were on their way to kutupalong refugee camp in ukhia (bangladesh), where they were mostly inhabited rohingya refugees.
- 2016 - Paraguayan people's army insurgency: eight paraguayan army soldiers are killed by insurgents from the suspected paraguayan people's army epp, just outside arroyito in northern paraguay.
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 August 1953?
August 1953 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
