What happened on Thursday May 28, 1953?

Here's what happened on May 28, 1953:

• Third Battle of the Hook in Korean War On May 28, 1953, the Third Battle of the Hook commenced near Panmunjom, North Korea. This intense military engagement primarily involved British and Chinese forces, representing a critical moment in the late stages of the Korean War, as tensions remained high near the conflict's eventual armistice.
• Danish Constitutional Referendum On May 28, 1953, Denmark held a pivotal referendum on its constitution and electoral age. Citizens overwhelmingly approved both proposals, which resulted in a new Danish constitution taking effect on June 5 and lowering the voting age from 25 to 23 years, signifying a progressive democratic reform.
• First Animated 3-D Cartoon in Technicolor On May 28, 1953, the groundbreaking animated film 'Melody' premiered, marking a significant milestone in animation history by being the first animated cartoon produced in both 3-D and Technicolor. This technological achievement represented an innovative leap in visual entertainment and animation techniques.

Events in 1953

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

Magazines from May. 28, 1953

Newspapers from May. 28, 1953

May 28, 1953 was a Thursday and it was the 148th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 28, 1953 can also be written as 5/28/1953 in the US and as 28/5/1953 in UK and Europe.

May 28, 1953 in May 1953 calendar

Famous people born on May 28, 1953:

• Arto Lindsay
• Luca Formenton

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on May 28th

Famous people died on May 28, 1953:

• Tatsuo Hori

  Japanese author and poet (b. 1904).

• Gerhard Tappen

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on May 28th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 28, 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 28th 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 28, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 28, 1953 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 28, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:47 pm and setting at 05:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 29, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Jun 27, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on May 28, 1953

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Someone born on May 28, 1953 is:

71 years 11 months old,

or 863 months and 16 days old,

or 3754 weeks and 6 days old,

or 26284 days old,

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

There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 28th 2025.

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

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

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