What happened on Saturday March 28, 1953?

Here's what happened on March 28, 1953:

• Birth of Melchior Ndadaye, First President of Burundi Melchior Ndadaye was born, who would later become the first democratically elected president of Burundi. He was a significant political figure who represented hope for democratic transition in Burundi, tragically assassinated in 1993 during a military coup.
• 7th Tony Awards Honors Broadway Excellence The 7th Annual Tony Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in theater, with 'The Crucible' and 'Wonderful Town' emerging as significant winners, highlighting the vibrant Broadway scene of the early 1950s.
• New Faces of 1952 Closes Broadway Run The theatrical revue 'New Faces of 1952' concluded its successful 365-performance run at the Royale Theater in New York City, marking a notable moment in mid-20th century American theater.
• Tenley Albright Wins US Ladies Figure Skating Championship Tenley Albright claimed victory in the US Ladies Figure Skating Championship, showcasing her exceptional skill and contributing to the growing popularity of figure skating in the United States.
• Hayes A Jenkins Wins US Men's Figure Skating Championship Hayes A Jenkins secured victory in the US Men's Figure Skating Championship, demonstrating exceptional skill and athleticism in the competitive winter sport.
• KCAU TV Channel 9 Begins Broadcasting KCAU, an ABC affiliate television station located in Sioux City, Iowa, commenced its broadcasting operations, representing the continued expansion of television media in mid-20th century America.

Events in 1953

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

Magazines from Mar. 28, 1953

Newspapers from Mar. 28, 1953

March 28, 1953 was a Saturday and it was the 87th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 28, 1953 can also be written as 3/28/1953 in the US and as 28/3/1953 in UK and Europe.

March 28, 1953 in March 1953 calendar

Famous people born on March 28, 1953:

• Melchior Ndadaye

  Burundian political leader who became the first democratically elected president of Burundi.

• Olivier Jarde

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on March 28th

Famous people died on March 28, 1953:

• Jim Thorpe

  Considered one of the most versatile athletes of modern sports, Jim Thorpe won Olympic gold medals in the pentathlon and decathlon in 1912.

• Lee Pierce Butler
• Valentine de Saint-Point

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on March 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 28, 1953 was I'm Sitting On Top of the World by Les Paul & Mary Ford, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

1. Les Paul & Mary Ford - I'm Sitting On Top of the World

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 28, 1953 was She Wears Red Feathers by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

1. Guy Mitchell - She Wears Red Feathers
2. Perry Como & The Ramblers - Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes
3. Eddie Fisher - Outside Of Heaven
4. Al Martino - Now
5. Mario Lanza - Because You're Mine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 28th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 28, 1953 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 28, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:46 pm and setting at 05:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 28, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Mar 30, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on March 28, 1953

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Someone born on March 28, 1953 is:

72 years 1 month old,

or 865 months and 16 days old,

or 3763 weeks and 4 days old,

or 26345 days old,

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

There are 318 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 28th 2026.

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

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

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