What happened on Sunday February 01, 1953?

Here's what happened on February 01, 1953:

• Devastating North Sea Flood in the Netherlands A catastrophic flood struck the Netherlands, resulting in the tragic loss of 1,835 lives. The North Sea surge overwhelmed coastal defenses, causing widespread destruction and significant humanitarian crisis.
• Historic Appointment of First Female Assistant Secretary of State in the Netherlands Dr. A. de Waal made history by becoming the first female Assistant Secretary of State in the Netherlands, marking a significant milestone for women in government leadership.
• Diplomatic Travels of John Foster Dulles John Foster Dulles, then U.S. Secretary of State, met with senior Italian officials in Rome, continuing his diplomatic efforts during the Cold War era.
• "You Are There" Premieres on CBS Walter Cronkite hosted the debut of "You Are There", an innovative historical reenactment television program that brought significant historical moments to life for viewers.
• General Electric Theater Television Debut The General Electric Theater premiered on CBS Television, introducing a new entertainment format that would become a popular weekly program featuring various dramatic presentations.
• WEEK TV Channel 25 Begins Broadcasting WEEK TV channel 25, an NBC affiliate, commenced broadcasting in Peoria, Illinois, expanding television coverage in the Midwestern United States.

Events in 1953

February 01, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 01, 1953

Newspapers from Feb. 01, 1953

February 01, 1953 was a Sunday and it was the 32nd day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 01, 1953 can also be written as 2/1/1953 in the US and as 1/2/1953 in UK and Europe.

February 01, 1953 in February 1953 calendar

Famous people born on February 01, 1953:

• Duane Chapman

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• Andrea Purgatori
• Eleonora Vallone
• Roberto Dipiazza

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on February 1st

Famous people died on February 01, 1953:

• Lorenz Müller

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on February 1st

February 01, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 01, 1953 was Side By Side by Kay Starr, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. Kay Starr - Side By Side
2. Patti Page - The Doggie In The Window

February 01, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 01, 1953 was You Belong To Me by Jo Stafford, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. Jo Stafford - You Belong To Me
2. Kay Starr - Comes A-Long A-Love
3. Al Martino - Here In My Heart
4. Eddie Fisher - Outside Of Heaven
5. Mario Lanza - Because You're Mine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 1st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 01, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 01, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 01, 1953 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 01, 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 February 01, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 08:02 pm and setting at 08:31 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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Your place in the Universe on February 01, 1953

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Someone born on February 01, 1953 is:

72 years 3 months old,

or 867 months and 12 days old,

or 3771 weeks and 2 days old,

or 26399 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 01, 1953?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 01, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 01, 1953.

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