What happened on Tuesday March 31, 1953?

Here's what happened on March 31, 1953:

• UN Security Council Nominates Dag Hammarskjöld as Secretary-General The United Nations Security Council officially nominated Dag Hammarskjöld, a Swedish diplomat, for the position of UN Secretary-General, marking a significant moment in international diplomacy during the Cold War era.
• US Department of Health, Education and Welfare Established The United States government created the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, a pivotal federal agency aimed at consolidating and improving national services in critical social sectors.
• Barnsley By-Election A parliamentary by-election was held in Barnsley, United Kingdom, resulting in the election of Roy Mason as a Labour Party representative, reflecting the political landscape of post-war Britain.
• Death of Ivan Lebedeff Ivan Lebedeff, a notable Russian actor, passed away, marking the end of a career in performing arts during the mid-20th century.

Events in 1953

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

Magazines from Mar. 31, 1953

Newspapers from Mar. 31, 1953

March 31, 1953 was a Tuesday and it was the 90th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 31, 1953 can also be written as 3/31/1953 in the US and as 31/3/1953 in UK and Europe.

March 31, 1953 in March 1953 calendar

Famous people born on March 31, 1953:

• Jacques Bascou
• Patrick Henry (child murderer)
• Patrice Lestrohan
• Dave Bickler

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on March 31st

Famous people died on March 31, 1953:

• Jan Akkersdijk
• Yves Farge

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on March 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 31, 1953 was Song From Moulin Rouge (Where is Your Heart) by Percy Faith & His Orchestra (Vocal Faliecia Sanders), according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

1. Percy Faith & His Orchestra (Vocal Faliecia Sanders) - Song From Moulin Rouge (Where is Your Heart)
2. Les Baxter & His Orchestra - April In Portugal

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 31, 1953 was She Wears Red Feathers by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

1. Guy Mitchell - She Wears Red Feathers
2. Perry Como & The Ramblers - Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes
3. Eddie Fisher - Outside Of Heaven
4. Al Martino - Now
5. Mario Lanza - Because You're Mine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 31st is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 31, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 07:49 pm and setting at 06:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 30, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Apr 29, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on March 31, 1953

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Someone born on March 31, 1953 is:

72 years 1 month old,

or 865 months and 14 days old,

or 3763 weeks and 1 day old,

or 26342 days old,

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

There are 321 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 31st 2026.

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

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

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