Saturday January 31, 1953: on this day

January 31, 1953 was the 31st day of the year 1953, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 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 January 31, 1953, who was born and died on January 31, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 31, 1953, which were the most popular songs (ex. Side By Side by Kay Starr), movies (e.g. Summer with Monika, directed by Ingmar Bergman), TV series (e.g. Face The Music) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 31, 1953?


January 31, 1953 was a Saturday and it was the 31st day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1953 can also be written as 1/31/1953 in the US and as 31/1/1953 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1953 in January 1953 calendar

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January 31, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 1953:

  • Princess victoria capsized off stanraer scotland
  • Hurricane-like winds flood netherlands drowning nearly 2,000.
  • A north sea flood causes over 1,800 deaths in the netherlands.
  • February 1 – the north sea flood of 1953 kills 1,836 people in the southwestern netherlands (especially zeeland), 307 in the united kingdom in the irish sea.
  • A north sea flood causes over 1,800 deaths in the netherlands and over 300 in the united kingdom.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on January 31, 1953 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 31, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 07:02 pm and setting at 08:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 29, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Feb 28, 1953.

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Who was born on January 31, 1953?


Famous people born on January 31, 1953:

  • Gary Smith

    Award-winning sports journalist and author known for his in-depth storytelling.

  • Didier Gomez

    French interior designer and architect, harrison ford is one of his clients.

  • Ovidiu Lipan

    Romanian drummer.

  • Aart Mol

    Dutch bassist (catapult).

  • Sergei Ivanov
  • Sayan Sanya
  • José Alberto Costa
  • Phil Hicks
  • Sergej Borisovič Ivanov
  • Nodar Khizanishvili
  • Silvestre
  • Mario Finarolli

Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

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


You are 71 years 2 months old,

or 854 months and 20 days old,

or 3716 weeks

or 26012 days old,

if you were born on January 31, 1953.

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

There are 287 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 31, 1953:

  • Edna Payne
  • Felix Endrich

What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Suraiya Jamaal

    Suraiya Jamaal was a renowned Indian actress and singer who was a popular figure in the Hindi film industry during the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah

    King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972, known for his efforts to modernize the country.

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

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


Holidays on January 31, 1953:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 1953:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco
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January 31, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 26th and February 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1953 was Side By Side by Kay Starr, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 31, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 26th and February 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Side By Side
  2. - The Doggie In The Window

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1953 was You Belong To Me by Jo Stafford, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 31, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 26th and February 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Belong To Me
  2. - Comes A-Long A-Love
  3. - Here In My Heart
  4. - Outside Of Heaven
  5. - Because You're Mine

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

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

Summer with Monika

Summer with Monika

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Harriet Andersson, Lars Ekborg, Dagmar Ebbesen, Åke Fridell

Country: United States of America

I Confess

I Confess

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Montgomery Clift, Anne Baxter, Karl Malden, Brian Aherne

Country: United States of America

The Yellow Balloon

The Yellow Balloon

Release year: 1953

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Starring: Andrew Ray, Kathleen Ryan, Kenneth More, Bernard Lee

Gunsmoke

Gunsmoke

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Nathan Juran

Starring: Audie Murphy, Susan Cabot, Paul Kelly, Charles Drake

The Tall Texan

The Tall Texan

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Elmo Williams

Starring: Lloyd Bridges, Lee J. Cobb, Marie Windsor, Luther Adler

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Face the Music

Face the Music

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Carol Wiseman

The Pickwick Papers

The Pickwick Papers

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Warwick Gilbert

Valentino

Valentino

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Ken Russell

The Big Idea

The Big Idea

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Matt Thompson

The Life of Riley

The Life of Riley

Release year: 1952

Directed by: Abby Berlin

Starring: William Bendix

Country: United States of America

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

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

Always The Young Strangers by Carl Sandburg

Always The Young Strangers

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Carl Sandburg was born in 1878. He grew up in Galesburg, Illinois, where he studied and played sports. Sandburg's reminiscence offers a nostalgic view on small-town life as well as an invaluable insight.

A Many-Splendored Thing by Han Suyin

A Many-Splendored Thing

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From forward: This book is about post-war Asia, which has been reshaped by incredible, radical changes. Her vivid photographs of Hong Kong are a striking feature.

The Man On A Donkey by H.F.M. Prescott

The Man On A Donkey

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"The New York Times calls it the perfect historical novel." The Man on a Donkey is a riveting, panoramic historical novel that recreates one of history's most turbulent times.

Abraham Lincoln by Benjamin P. Thomas

Abraham Lincoln

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Benjamin P. Thomas's Abraham Lincoln, A Biography is a long-standing classic. It offers a sharp look at one the most important figures in American history.

Man'S Search For Himself by Rollo May

Man'S Search For Himself

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"Analyzes our lives as they are lived. The analysis is honest and profound. New York Times Loneliness and boredom are just a few of the many complaints Rollo May experienced over and over again.

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Who was the US President on January 31, 1953?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 31, 1953?

On January 31, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 31st?

January 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of January. 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 January 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

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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 January 1953?

January 1953 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1953 calendar looked like.

Saturday January 31, 1953