What happened on Friday July 31, 1953?

Here's what happened on July 31, 1953:

• Establishment of Department of Health, Education & Welfare The United States government formally established the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW), a significant administrative reorganization aimed at consolidating federal services related to public welfare, education, and healthcare. This department would later evolve into today's Department of Health and Human Services.
• Death of Senator Robert Taft Senator Robert A. Taft, a prominent Republican leader known as 'Mr. Republican' and a key conservative voice in the U.S. Senate, passed away in New York at the age of 63. Taft was a significant political figure who represented Ohio and was a leading conservative intellectual of his era.

Events in 1953

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

Magazines from Jul. 31, 1953

Newspapers from Jul. 31, 1953

July 31, 1953 was a Friday and it was the 212th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 31, 1953 can also be written as 7/31/1953 in the US and as 31/7/1953 in UK and Europe.

July 31, 1953 in July 1953 calendar

Famous people born on July 31, 1953:

• James Read

  American actor known for roles in television series and films, with a career spanning several decades.

• Torû Furuya
• Fiorenza Marchegiani
• Pu Cunxin

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on July 31st

Famous people died on July 31, 1953:

• Robert A. Taft

  American soldier and politician (b. 1889).

• Kornel Makuszyński
• Georg Zacharias
• Nikolaj Dmitrievič Zelinskij

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on July 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 1953 was Crying in the Chapel by Rex Allen, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

1. Rex Allen - Crying in the Chapel
2. June Valli - Crying In The Chapel

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 31, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

1. Frankie Laine - I Believe
2. Frank Chacksfield - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
3. Mantovani - The Song From The Moulin Rouge
4. Eddie Fisher With Sally Sweetland - I'm Walking Behind You
5. Muriel Smith - Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 31, 1953 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 31, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 10:23 pm and setting at 01:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on July 31, 1953

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Someone born on July 31, 1953 is:

71 years 9 months old,

or 861 months and 14 days old,

or 3745 weeks and 5 days old,

or 26220 days old,

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

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 31st 2025.

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

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

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