What happened on Monday November 30, 1953?

About November 30th, 1953, in brief:

  • Historical events: Hugh Hefner launches the inaugural issue of Playboy Magazine, which sells 54,175 copies at $0.50 each. This publication would go on to become a cultural phenomenon that significantly influenced media, sexuality, and social norms in mid-20th century America.
  • Day of the week: November 30th, 1953 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Changing Partners by Kay Starr
  • #1 UK song: Answer Me by Frankie Laine
  • Popular movie: War of the Worlds directed by Steven Spielberg

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November 30, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 30, 1953:

  • First Playboy Magazine Published Hugh Hefner launches the inaugural issue of Playboy Magazine, which sells 54,175 copies at $0.50 each. This publication would go on to become a cultural phenomenon that significantly influenced media, sexuality, and social norms in mid-20th century America.
  • Battle of Dien Bien Phu Begins French paratrooper forces under Colonel Christian de Castries initiate military operations at Dien Bien Phu, a strategic location in French Indochina that would become a pivotal battle in the First Indochina War against Vietnamese communist forces.
  • Kabaka of Buganda Exiled Edward Mutesa II, the traditional monarch of Buganda (a kingdom within Uganda), is deposed and forcibly exiled to London by Sir Andrew Cohen, the British colonial Governor of Uganda, marking a significant moment in Uganda's colonial transition and political restructuring.

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

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was November 30, 1953?


November 30, 1953 was a Monday and it was the 334th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 30, 1953 can also be written as 11/30/1953 in the US and as 30/11/1953 in UK and Europe.

November 30, 1953 in November 1953 calendar

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Who was born on November 30, 1953?


Famous people born on November 30, 1953:

  • June Pointer

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  • Alex Grey

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  • Susan Notorangelo

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November 30, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 30, 1953:

  • Francis Picabia

    French avant-garde artist associated with the Dada movement.

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November 30, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 30, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 30th and December 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 30, 1953 was Changing Partners by Kay Starr, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

  1. - Changing Partners youtube
  2. - The Gang That Sang Heart of My Heart youtube
  3. - Santa Baby youtube
  4. - Heart of My Heart youtube
  5. - Oh, Mein Papa youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 30, 1953 was Answer Me by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

  1. - Answer Me youtube
  2. - Answer Me youtube
  3. - Swedish Rhapsody youtube
  4. - Hey Joe youtube
  5. - Poppa Piccolino youtube
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November 30, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 30th is Sagittarius.

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

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

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

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November 30, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 30, 1953 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 30, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 01:21 am and setting at 01:27 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on November 30, 1953?


Someone born on November 30, 1953 is:

71 years 4 months old,

or 856 months and 24 days old,

or 3725 weeks and 2 days old,

or 26077 days old,

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

There are 221 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 30th 2025.

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

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

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