What happened on Thursday December 31, 1953?

Here's what happened on December 31, 1953:

• First Color Television Sets Introduced to Market A pivotal moment in consumer electronics occurred when the first color television sets went on sale, with RCA Model 5 Prototype (CT-100) and Admiral C1617A models priced at approximately US$1,175. This marked the beginning of the color television era for American consumers.
• Death of Albert Plesman, KLM Founder Albert Plesman, the renowned Dutch aviation pioneer and founder of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, passed away at the age of 64. His visionary leadership was instrumental in establishing the Netherlands as a significant player in international aviation during the early 20th century.
• Hulan Jack Becomes Manhattan Borough President Hulan Jack was sworn in as the Manhattan Borough President, marking a significant moment in New York City's political landscape. As an African American leader in municipal government during the 1950s, his appointment represented progress in civic representation.
• Willie Shoemaker Sets Jockey Winning Record Legendary jockey Willie Shoemaker achieved a remarkable milestone by riding 485 winners in a single year, setting a new record in horse racing and demonstrating extraordinary skill and consistency in the sport.

Events in 1953

December 31, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 31, 1953

Newspapers from Dec. 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

Famous people born on December 31, 1953:

• James Remar

  Versatile American actor renowned for playing intense villains and complex characters in film and television.

• Jane Badler

  American actress and singer known for her role in the science fiction TV series 'V' and her musical career.

• Meredith Vieira

  Award-winning American journalist and television host, best known for her work on NBC's Today Show and The View.

• Diego Della Valle

  Prominent Italian businessman and entrepreneur, known for leading the Tod's luxury fashion group.

• Michael Hedges

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on December 31st

Famous people died on December 31, 1953:

• Albert Plesman

  Dutch businessman, founded klm (b. 1889).

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on December 31st

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.

1. Johnny Desmond - Woman
2. Tony Martin - 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.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 1953 was Waning crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on December 31, 1953

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Someone born on December 31, 1953 is:

71 years 3 months old,

or 855 months and 23 days old,

or 3720 weeks and 6 days old,

or 26046 days old,

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

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.

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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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