What happened on Friday October 30, 1953?

Here's what happened on October 30, 1953:

• NSC 162/2: Nuclear Deterrence Strategy President Dwight D. Eisenhower approved the top-secret National Security Council document NSC 162/2, which outlined the United States' strategic approach to maintaining a robust nuclear deterrent force against the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The document emphasized the critical importance of nuclear weapons as a means of countering communist expansion and preserving national security.
• Nobel Peace Prize Winners Dr. Albert Schweitzer and General George C. Marshall were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, recognizing their significant contributions to humanitarian efforts and international diplomacy. Schweitzer was renowned for his medical work in Africa, while Marshall was celebrated for his post-World War II reconstruction efforts through the Marshall Plan.

Events in 1953

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

Magazines from Oct. 30, 1953

Newspapers from Oct. 30, 1953

October 30, 1953 was a Friday and it was the 303rd day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 30, 1953 can also be written as 10/30/1953 in the US and as 30/10/1953 in UK and Europe.

October 30, 1953 in October 1953 calendar

Famous people born on October 30, 1953:

• Charles Martin Smith

  American actor, director, and screenwriter known for roles in films like 'American Graffiti' and 'The Untouchables'.

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on October 30th

Famous people died on October 30, 1953:

• Erik Dahlström
• Emmerich Kálmán
• Leonid Kreutzer
• Willi Worpitzky

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on October 30th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 30, 1953 was You Alone by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

1. Perry Como - You Alone

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 30, 1953 was Look At That Girl by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

1. Guy Mitchell - Look At That Girl
2. Frankie Laine - Where The Winds Blow
3. Frankie Laine - I Believe
4. Frankie Laine - Hey Joe
5. Frank Chacksfield - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 30th is Scorpio.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 30, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 11:31 pm and setting at 01:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 22, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Nov 20, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on October 30, 1953

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Someone born on October 30, 1953 is:

71 years 6 months old,

or 858 months and 14 days old,

or 3732 weeks and 5 days old,

or 26129 days old,

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

There are 169 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 30th 2025.

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

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

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