Thursday December 31, 1953: on this day

December 31, 1953 was the 365th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 31, 1953 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 31, 1953, who was born and died on December 31, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1953, which were the most popular songs (ex. Woman by Johnny Desmond), movies (e.g. The Glenn Miller Story, directed by Anthony Mann), TV series (e.g. Annie Oakley) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 31, 1953?


December 31, 1953 was a Thursday and it was the 365th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1953 can also be written as 12/31/1953 in the US and as 31/12/1953 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1953 in December 1953 calendar

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December 31, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 31, 1953:

  • Hulan jack sworn in as manhattan borough president
  • Willie shoemaker shatters record, riding 485 winners in a year

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December 31, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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 31, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Snake personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 1953 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 31, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 31, 1953 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 03:10 am and setting at 01:31 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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Who was born on December 31, 1953?


Famous people born on December 31, 1953:

  • Jane Badler
    Jane Badler

    American singer and actress.

  • James Remar
    James Remar

    American actor best known for portraying psychopaths and villains.

  • Trevor Phillips
    Trevor Phillips

    English politician and broadcaster.

  • Dore Gold

    Israeli diplomat and businessman known for his work in international relations.

  • Michael Hedges

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1953).

  • Diego Della Valle

    Businessman.

  • Meredith Vieira

    Journalist.

  • James Remar in Boston

    Massachusetts, usa.

  • Jane Badler in Brooklyn

    New york, usa.

  • Chuckie Williams
  • Yahya Ould Hademine
  • Kadré Désiré Ouédraogo
  • Rocco Palese
  • Silvia Paternò di Spedalotto
  • Ľudmila Králiková

Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:

  • Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer

    American actor, writer and musician.

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley

    An english actor.

  • Sarah Miles
    Sarah Miles

    British actress, first recognized in u.s.

  • Joey McIntyre
    Joey McIntyre

    American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

  • Bebe Neuwirth
    Bebe Neuwirth

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Joe Dallesandro
    Joe Dallesandro

    American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

  • Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera

    Nicaraguan model and actress.

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December 31, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 70 years 3 months old,

or 843 months and 17 days old,

or 3667 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25675 days old,

if you were born on December 31, 1953.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1953?

There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 31, 1953.

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December 31, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 31, 1953:

  • Saide Molla

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Loraina Bates

    Loraina Bates was a renowned botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and ecology.

  • Cambelle Bannerman

    Cambelle Bannerman was a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament in the early 20th century.

  • Delilah Montagu

    Delilah Montagu was a British painter known for her portraits and landscapes.

  • Albert Plesman

    Dutch businessman, founded klm (b. 1889).

  • Cristóbal de Castro

What famous deaths happened on December 31st?

Famous deaths on December 31st:

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • James Avery
    James Avery

    James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Wayne Rogers
    Wayne Rogers

    Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

  • Woody Strode
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Billie Dove
    Billie Dove

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Wesley Addy
    Wesley Addy

    Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

  • Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann

    American actor (d. 2014).

  • Kader Khan
    Kader Khan

    Indian actor (b. 1937).

  • William Christopher
    William Christopher

    American actor and singer (d. 2016).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 31st

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December 31, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 31, 1953:

  • New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
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December 31, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 31, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 28th and January 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 31, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1953 was Woman by Johnny Desmond, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

December 31, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Woman
  2. - Stranger In Paradise

December 31, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1953 was Answer Me by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

December 31, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Answer Me
  2. - Oh Mein Papa
  3. - Answer Me
  4. - Blowing Wild
  5. - Let's Have A Party

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December 31, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 31, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Glenn Miller Story

The Glenn Miller Story

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Anthony Mann

Starring: James Stewart, June Allyson, Harry Morgan, Charles Drake

Country: United States of America

The Great Diamond Robbery

The Great Diamond Robbery

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard

Starring: Red Skelton, Cara Williams, James Whitmore, Kurt Kasznar

Do Bigha Zamin

Do Bigha Zamin

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Bimal Roy

Starring: Balraj Sahni, Nirupa Roy, Rattan Kumar, Murad

Anarkali

Anarkali

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Nandlal Jaswantlal

Starring: Bina Rai, Pradeep Kumar, Kuldip Kaur, Ruby Mayer

Tumbleweed

Tumbleweed

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Nathan Juran

Starring: Audie Murphy, Lori Nelson, Chill Wills, Roy Roberts

December 31, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 31, 1953 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Annie Oakley

Annie Oakley

Release year: 1953

Directed by: George Stevens

Confidential File

Confidential File

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Irvin Kershner

Westward Ho!

Westward Ho!

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Warwick Gilbert

Inner Sanctum

Inner Sanctum

Release year: 1953

Starring: Edward Binns, Rusty Lane, Warren Stevens, Paul Stewart

Country: United States of America

Encruzilhada

Encruzilhada

Release year: 1953

December 31, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 31, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Fire In The Ashes by Theodore Harold White

Fire In The Ashes

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This is America's epic adventure as the leader of the Western World.

The Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas

The Robe

By:

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The Greatest Faith Ever Known by Fulton Oursler

The Greatest Faith Ever Known

By:

The sequel to The Greatest Story Ever Told focuses on the turbulent adventures of Paul, Peter and James following the Crucifixion. It traces their efforts to spread the Good News throughout the world.

Triumph And Tragedy by Winston S. Churchill

Triumph And Tragedy

By:

The Second World War lasted only 14 months from the Allied landings at Normandy in June 1944. This last volume covers the events up to the unconditional surrender by Japan.

Too Late The Phalarope by Alan Paton

Too Late The Phalarope

By:

TOO LATE THE PHALAROPE takes place in South Africa as well as in its predecessor, CRY THE BELOVED COUNTRY. Like the earlier novel, TOO OLD THE PHALAROPE takes the lives of

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Who was the US President on December 31, 1953?

On December 31, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1953?

On December 31, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 31, 1953?

On December 31, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 31st?

December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
  • 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),

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What happened in 1953?

1953 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Ernest Blochs Suite Hebraique, premieres
  • WBRE TV channel 28 in Wilkes-Barre Scranton, PA (NBC) 1st broadcast
  • NBA Baltimore Bullets begin a 32 game road losing streak

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What was the calendar for December 1953?

December 1953 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1953 calendar looked like.

Thursday December 31, 1953