What happened on Wednesday December 30, 1953?

Here's what happened on December 30, 1953:

• First Color Television Sets Introduced in the United States RCA and Admiral launched the first commercially available color television sets, marking a significant milestone in home entertainment technology. The RCA Model 5 Prototype (CT-100) and Admiral C1617A were priced at approximately $1,175, which was a substantial investment for most American families in 1953.
• Devastating Floods in Japan A catastrophic series of natural disasters struck western and southwestern Japan between June and August, causing massive rainfall, landslides, and extensive flooding. The calamity resulted in an estimated 2,566 fatalities and 9,433 injuries, with the most severe impacts concentrated in Kizugawa, Wakayama, Kumamoto, and Kitakyushu regions.
• Meredith Vieira: Prominent American Broadcaster Meredith Vieira, a renowned American television journalist and media personality, began her career path in the early 1950s. She would later become a prominent figure in broadcast journalism, known for her work on programs like The Today Show and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
• Japanese 10 Yen Coin Design Change The Japanese government introduced a new 10 yen coin with serrated edges, a design that would be used for a limited 5-year period from 1953. After this period, all subsequent 10 yen coins would feature smooth edges, marking a unique numismatic transition.
• Harald Schmautz: German-Australian Journalist Harald Schmautz was a notable German-Australian journalist known for his monarchist views, contributing to the media landscape of his adopted country during the mid-20th century.

Events in 1953

December 30, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 30, 1953

Newspapers from Dec. 30, 1953

December 30, 1953 was a Wednesday and it was the 364th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 30, 1953 can also be written as 12/30/1953 in the US and as 30/12/1953 in UK and Europe.

December 30, 1953 in December 1953 calendar

Famous people born on December 30, 1953:

• Meredith Vieira

  Prominent American television journalist known for hosting major network shows like 'The View' and 'Today Show'.

• Diego Della Valle

  Prominent Italian fashion entrepreneur who transformed his family's shoe business into a global luxury brand.

• Jacques-Marie Bardintzeff

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on December 30th

Famous people died on December 30, 1953:

• Eliyahu Eliezer Dessler
• Alojz Štolfa

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on December 30th

December 30, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 30, 1953 was Woman by Johnny Desmond, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

1. Johnny Desmond - Woman
2. Tony Martin - Stranger In Paradise

December 30, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 30, 1953 was Answer Me by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

1. Frankie Laine - Answer Me
2. Eddie Calvert - Oh Mein Papa
3. David Whitfield - Answer Me
4. Frankie Laine - Blowing Wild
5. Winifred Atwell - Let's Have A Party

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 30th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 30, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 30, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 30, 1953 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 30, 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 December 30, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 02:08 am and setting at 12:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Jan 19, 1954.

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Your place in the Universe on December 30, 1953

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Someone born on December 30, 1953 is:

71 years 5 months old,

or 857 months and 26 days old,

or 3730 weeks

or 26110 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 30, 1953?

There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 30, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 30, 1953.

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