What happened on Monday September 28, 1953?

Here's what happened on September 28, 1953:

• Disney and ABC Partnership for Disneyland Roy Disney meets with ABC-TV's Leonard Goldenson to secure financing for Disneyland Park. Goldenson agrees to a groundbreaking deal: a US$500,000 investment, a US$4.5 million line of credit, in exchange for 35 percent interest in the park and a weekly Disney TV program.
• Chevrolet Corvette First Public Unveiling Chevrolet officially introduces the Corvette to automotive press at the General Motors Proving Grounds. The first-generation model features a Polo White exterior, Sportsman Red interior, black canvas top, an in-line six-cylinder 150 horsepower engine, Powerglide transmission, AM radio, and heater.
• Death of Edwin Hubble Renowned US astronomer Edwin Hubble passes away at age 63 due to cerebral thrombosis. Hubble was a pivotal figure in understanding the universe's structure and expansion.
• Bobby Greenlease Kidnapping and Murder A tragic kidnapping and murder of six-year-old Bobby Greenlease in Kansas City, Missouri. Despite his father paying the largest ransom in American history at the time, the child was killed in Lenexa, Kansas.
• Resort Airlines Flight 1081 Crash A Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando aircraft (registration N66534) crashes on approach to Standiford Field in Louisville, Kentucky. The crash and subsequent fire result in 25 fatalities out of 41 people on board.
• Dutch Government Wage Increase The Dutch government announces a 5% general pay increase, effective January 1, 1954, as part of post-war economic recovery efforts.
• Bob & Ray Show Television variety show featuring comedians Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding.
• Racket Squad Final CBS Broadcast Crime drama television series 'Racket Squad' airs its final episode on CBS.
• Juvenile Jury Final NBC Broadcast Children's television program 'Juvenile Jury' airs its last episode on NBC before moving to CBS.
• KOAT TV Channel 7 Begins Broadcasting KOAT TV channel 7 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, begins broadcasting, affiliated with ABC and PBS networks.

Events in 1953

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

Magazines from Sep. 28, 1953

Newspapers from Sep. 28, 1953

September 28, 1953 was a Monday and it was the 271st day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 28, 1953 can also be written as 9/28/1953 in the US and as 28/9/1953 in UK and Europe.

September 28, 1953 in September 1953 calendar

Famous people born on September 28, 1953:

• Otmar Hasler

  Otmar Hasler served as the 11th Prime Minister of Liechtenstein, known for his contributions to education and political leadership in the...

• Diane Abbott

  British Labour Party politician who has been a prominent Member of Parliament and a significant figure in UK politics.

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on September 28th

Famous people died on September 28, 1953:

• Edwin Hubble

  American astronomer and one of the most important figures in 20th-century science.

• Charles Chadwick
• Carlo Franchetti
• Maurice Vignerot

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on September 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 28, 1953 was The Velvet Glove by Hugo Winterhalter & His Orchestra (Henri Rene - accordion), according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. Hugo Winterhalter & His Orchestra (Henri Rene - accordion) - The Velvet Glove
2. Teresa Brewer - Ricochet (Rick-O-Shay)
3. Stan Freberg - St. George and the Dragonet

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 28, 1953 was Look At That Girl by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. Guy Mitchell - Look At That Girl
2. Frankie Laine - I Believe
3. Mantovani - The Song From The Moulin Rouge
4. Frank Chacksfield - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
5. Doris Day & Johnnie Ray - Let's Walk That-A-Way

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 28th is Libra.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 28, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 09:26 pm and setting at 01:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 23, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Oct 22, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on September 28, 1953

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Someone born on September 28, 1953 is:

71 years 7 months old,

or 859 months and 16 days old,

or 3737 weeks and 2 days old,

or 26161 days old,

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

There are 137 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 28th 2025.

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

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

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