What happened on Thursday January 29, 1953?

Here's what happened on January 29, 1953:

• The Robe: First CinemaScope Movie Premiere On January 29, 1953, 'The Robe' made cinematic history as the first movie to be filmed and premiered in the groundbreaking CinemaScope widescreen format. This technological innovation dramatically expanded the visual landscape of cinema, offering audiences a more immersive and panoramic viewing experience. The biblical epic, starring Richard Burton and Jean Simmons, not only pioneered a new film format but also set a precedent for future widescreen productions.
• Peter Baumann Birth On January 29, 1953, Peter Baumann was born in Germany. A notable electronic musician, he became a key member of the influential electronic music group Tangerine Dream. Baumann's innovative keyboard work and compositional skills significantly contributed to the development of electronic and ambient music during the 1970s and early 1980s.

Events in 1953

January 29, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 29, 1953

Newspapers from Jan. 29, 1953

January 29, 1953 was a Thursday and it was the 29th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 1953 can also be written as 1/29/1953 in the US and as 29/1/1953 in UK and Europe.

January 29, 1953 in January 1953 calendar

Famous people born on January 29, 1953:

• Teresa Teng

  Legendary Taiwanese singer who was immensely popular across Asia, known for her beautiful voice and emotional ballads.

• Charlie Wilson

  Renowned R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his work with The Gap Band and successful solo career.

• Dalila Di Lazzaro

  Prominent Italian actress, model, and writer who gained significant recognition in the 1970s and 1980s Italian entertainment scene.

• Peter Baumann

  Founding member of the influential electronic music group Tangerine Dream, known for pioneering ambient and electronic music genres.

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on January 29th

Famous people died on January 29, 1953:

• Reginald Wingate

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on January 29th

January 29, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 29, 1953 was Side By Side by Kay Starr, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. Kay Starr - Side By Side
2. Patti Page - The Doggie In The Window

January 29, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 29, 1953 was You Belong To Me by Jo Stafford, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. Jo Stafford - You Belong To Me
2. Kay Starr - Comes A-Long A-Love
3. Al Martino - Here In My Heart
4. Eddie Fisher - Outside Of Heaven
5. Mario Lanza - Because You're Mine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 29th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 29, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 29, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 29, 1953 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 29, 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 January 29, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:00 pm and setting at 07:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 31, 1952 while the next full moon would come on Feb 28, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on January 29, 1953

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Someone born on January 29, 1953 is:

72 years 2 months old,

or 866 months and 25 days old,

or 3768 weeks and 6 days old,

or 26382 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 29, 1953?

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 29th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 29, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 29, 1953.

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