Sunday December 20, 1953: on this day

December 20, 1953 was the 354th day of the year 1953, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 20, 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 December 20, 1953, who was born and died on December 20, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 20, 1953, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Do Bigha Zamin, directed by Bimal Roy), TV series (e.g. Confidential File) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 20th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 20, 1953?


December 20, 1953 was a Sunday and it was the 354th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1953 can also be written as 12/20/1953 in the US and as 20/12/1953 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 1953 in December 1953 calendar

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December 20, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 20, 1953:

  • Kid (now kidk) tv channel 3 in idaho falls, id (cbs) 1st broadcasting
  • Kwtv tv channel 9 in oklahoma city, ok (cbs) begins broadcasting

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December 20, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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 20, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on December 20th, 1953 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 20, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 20, 1953 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 20, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:41 pm and setting at 08:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 20, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Jan 19, 1954.

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Who was born on December 20, 1953?


Famous people born on December 20, 1953:

  • Adebayo Ogunlesi

    Chairman and Managing Partner of Global Infrastructure Partners.

  • Julio Frenk

    Mexican public health expert and former Dean of the Harvard T.H.

  • Knut Fleckenstein
  • Maurizio Gervasoni
  • Eduardo Bacas
  • Herminio Menéndez
  • Jim Zoet
  • Andrea Guarino
  • Ornella Barra

Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:

  • Jaydy Michel
    Jaydy Michel

    Mexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.

  • Jonah Hill
    Jonah Hill

    American actor known for his roles in comedy films.

  • Bob Morley
    Bob Morley

    Actor.

  • Alain de Botton
    Alain de Botton

    Swiss-english philosopher, author.

  • Jenny Agutter
    Jenny Agutter

    British actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.

  • Nicole de Boer
    Nicole de Boer

    Canadian actress.

  • David Cook
    David Cook

    American singer, winner on american idol.

  • John Hillerman
    John Hillerman

    American actor, stage and film.

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • George Roy Hill
    George Roy Hill

    American film director (born in 1922).

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December 20, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 70 years 3 months old,

or 843 months and 9 days old,

or 3666 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25667 days old,

if you were born on December 20, 1953.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 1953?

There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 20, 1953.

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December 20, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 20, 1953:

  • Arnaldo Barilli
  • Alessandro Bovati

What famous deaths happened on December 20th?

Famous deaths on December 20th:

  • Brittany Murphy
    Brittany Murphy

    Brittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.

  • Carl Sagan
    Carl Sagan

    American astrophysicist and exobiologist.

  • John Steinbeck
    John Steinbeck

    American writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.

  • Thomas Newman
    Thomas Newman

    Actor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

  • Arnold Stang
    Arnold Stang

    American singer and actor (d. 2009).

  • Madge Sinclair
    Madge Sinclair

    Kingston, jamaica -- actress.

  • Helene Heigh
    Helene Heigh

    Actress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.

  • Mervil Meyer

    Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 20th

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December 20, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 20, 1953:

  • R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
  • Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.

Observances on December 20, 1953:

  • International Human Solidarity Day
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December 20, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 20, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 14th and December 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 20, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 1953 was Answer Me by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

December 20, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 20, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Answer Me
  2. - Answer Me
  3. - Let's Have A Party
  4. - Swedish Rhapsody
  5. - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

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December 20, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 20, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Do Bigha Zamin

Do Bigha Zamin

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Bimal Roy

Starring: Balraj Sahni, Nirupa Roy, Rattan Kumar, Murad

Anarkali

Anarkali

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Nandlal Jaswantlal

Starring: Bina Rai, Pradeep Kumar, Kuldip Kaur, Ruby Mayer

Tumbleweed

Tumbleweed

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Nathan Juran

Starring: Audie Murphy, Lori Nelson, Chill Wills, Roy Roberts

Money from Home

Money from Home

Release year: 1953

Directed by: George Marshall

Starring: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Marjie Millar, Pat Crowley

Man in the Attic

Man in the Attic

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Hugo Fregonese

Starring: Jack Palance, Constance Smith, Byron Palmer, Frances Bavier

December 20, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 20, 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:

Confidential File

Confidential File

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Irvin Kershner

Westward Ho!

Westward Ho!

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Warwick Gilbert

Topper

Topper

Release year: 1953

Starring: Anne Jeffreys, Robert Sterling, Leo G. Carroll, Buck

Country: United States of America

The Sandy Becker Show

The Sandy Becker Show

Release year: 1953

Starring: Sandy Becker

Country: United States of America

Valiant Lady

Valiant Lady

Release year: 1953

Starring: Jerome Cowan

Country: United States of America

December 20, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 20, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Too Late The Phalarope by Alan Paton

Too Late The Phalarope

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TOO LATE THE PHALAROPE takes place in South Africa as well as in its predecessor, CRY THE BELOVED COUNTRY. Like the earlier novel, TOO OLD THE PHALAROPE takes the lives of

Fire In The Ashes by Theodore Harold White

Fire In The Ashes

By:

This is America's epic adventure as the leader of the Western World.

The Shadows Of The Images by William E. Barrett

The Shadows Of The Images

By:

The dust jacket is showing some wear. Book in excellent condition. Flat and tight binding. Exclusions may apply.

Man, Time And Fossils by Ruth E. Moore

Man, Time And Fossils

By:

Moore, Ruth. Man, Time, and Fossils: The Story Of Evolution.

The Lady Of Arlington by Harnett T. Kane

The Lady Of Arlington

By:

The lady of arlington

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Who was the US President on December 20, 1953?

On December 20, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1953?

On December 20, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 20, 1953?

On December 20, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 20th?

December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of December. 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 December 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
  • 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
  • 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to turkey).

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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 December 1953?

December 1953 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1953 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 20, 1953