What happened on Friday August 28, 1953?

Here's what happened on August 28, 1953:

• Al-Bureij Refugee Camp Massacre A tragic and controversial military operation led by Ariel Sharon resulted in the killing of approximately 50 civilians during a nighttime attack on the Al-Bureij Refugee Camp, highlighting the ongoing tensions and human cost of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• Japan's First Television Broadcast Nippon Television made history by broadcasting Japan's first television show, which also included the country's inaugural television advertisement, marking a significant milestone in Japanese media and technological development.
• Rodgers and Hammerstein Musical Opens in NYC The musical 'Me & Juliet', created by the legendary Broadway duo Rodgers and Hammerstein, premiered at the Majestic Theater in New York City. The show would go on to have a successful run of 358 performances, showcasing the era's vibrant theatrical scene.

Events in 1953

August 28, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 28, 1953

Newspapers from Aug. 28, 1953

August 28, 1953 was a Friday and it was the 240th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1953 can also be written as 8/28/1953 in the US and as 28/8/1953 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 1953 in August 1953 calendar

Famous people born on August 28, 1953:

• Alex Lifeson

  Legendary guitarist and founding member of the iconic Canadian progressive rock band Rush, known for his innovative guitar work.

• Peter Stormare

  Swedish actor and director known for distinctive character roles in films like Fargo, Constantine, and numerous Hollywood productions.

• Tõnu Kaljuste

  Renowned Estonian choral conductor and artistic director known for his interpretations of Nordic and Baltic classical music.

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on August 28th

Famous people died on August 28, 1953:

• Nikolaj Semënovič Golovanov

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on August 28th

August 28, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1953 was Ebb Tide by Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra - Ebb Tide
2. Ray Anthony - Dragnet

August 28, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Frankie Laine - I Believe
2. Mantovani - The Song From The Moulin Rouge
3. Frank Chacksfield - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
4. Eddie Fisher With Sally Sweetland - I'm Walking Behind You
5. Ron Goodwin - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

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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 28, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 28, 1953 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 09:25 pm and setting at 12:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 24, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Sep 23, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on August 28, 1953

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Someone born on August 28, 1953 is:

71 years 9 months old,

or 861 months and 29 days old,

or 3747 weeks and 6 days old,

or 26235 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 1953?

There are 63 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 28, 1953.

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