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August 31, 1953 was the 243rd day of the year 1953, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 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 August 31, 1953, who was born and died on August 31, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 1953, which were the most popular songs (ex. A Dear John Letter by Jean Shepard & Ferlin Husky), movies (e.g. The Robe, directed by Henry Koster), TV series (e.g. Excursion) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 31st, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 31, 1953?
- August 31, 1953: What happened on that day?
- August 31, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 31, 1953?
- August 31, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 31, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 31, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 31, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 31, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 31, 1953?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1953?
- Who was the Pope on August 31, 1953?
What day of the week was August 31, 1953?
August 31, 1953 was a Monday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 1953 can also be written as 8/31/1953 in the US and as 31/8/1953 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 1953: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 1953:
- Krbc tv channel 9 in abilene, tx (nbc) begins broadcasting
- Wkbg (now wlvi) tv channel 56 in cambridge-boston, ma (ind) begins
August 31, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 31, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 1953 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 31, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1953 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 31, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 10:45 pm and setting at 03:35 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 24, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Sep 23, 1953.
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Who was born on August 31, 1953?
Famous people born on August 31, 1953:
![Marcia Clark]()
Marcia ClarkAmerican lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.
- Colin McEnroe
American journalist and radio personality.
- György Károly
Hungarian poet and author (d. 2018).
- Miguel Ángel Guerra
Argentinian race car driver.
- Pavel Vinogradov
Russian engineer and astronaut.
- Carolyn Campbell
American journalist and author, adopted at birth.
- Jimmy McKenna
Scottish actor.
- Dave Weldon
- Pavel Vladimirovič Vinogradov
Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:
![Richard Gere]()
Richard GereAmerican actor.
![Chris Tucker]()
Chris TuckerAmerican actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.
![James Coburn]()
James CoburnAmerican actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.
![Itzhak Perlman]()
Itzhak PerlmanIsraeli-american violinist and conductor.
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Eldridge Cleaver]()
Eldridge CleaverAfro-american militant black activist from the '60s.
![Buddy Hackett]()
Buddy HackettAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2003).
![Arthur Godfrey]()
Arthur GodfreyAmerican entertainer.
![Richard Basehart]()
Richard BasehartAmerican stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
![Jim Byrnes]()
Jim ByrnesAmerican film writer and producer of "gunsmoke," a long-running tv series.
August 31, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 70 years 7 months old,
or 847 months and 25 days old,
or 3686 weeks and 3 days old,
or 25805 days old,
if you were born on August 31, 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 August 31, 1953?
There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1953?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 31, 1953.
August 31, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on August 31st?
Famous deaths on August 31st:
![Max Bygraves]()
Max BygravesBritish cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
![David Farrar]()
David FarrarForest gate, england -- actor.
![Michael Constantine]()
Michael ConstantineGreek-american actor (b. 1927).
![Sally Rand]()
Sally RandHickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).
![Charles Delaney]()
Charles DelaneyDies at 67.
- Charlot Baudelaire
Influential poet known for his symbolist style.
- John Bunyan
English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).
- Leili Behbahani
Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.
- Rockney Marciano
Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 31st
August 31, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 31, 1953:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Observances on August 31, 1953:
- International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 31st and September 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 31, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1953 was A Dear John Letter by Jean Shepard & Ferlin Husky, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.
August 31, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 31, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 31st and September 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jean Shepard & Ferlin Husky - A Dear John Letter
August 31, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.
August 31, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 31, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 31st and September 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frankie Laine - I Believe
- Mantovani - The Song From The Moulin Rouge
- Frank Chacksfield - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
- Eddie Fisher With Sally Sweetland - I'm Walking Behind You
- Ron Goodwin - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
August 31, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 31, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Robe
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Henry Koster
Starring: Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Michael Rennie
Country: United States of America
Blowing Wild
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Hugo Fregonese
Starring: Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, Ruth Roman, Anthony Quinn
The Joe Louis Story
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Robert Gordon
Starring: Coley Wallace, Paul Stewart, Hilda Simms, James Edwards
The Moonlighter
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Roy Rowland
Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, Ward Bond, William Ching
City of Bad Men
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Harmon Jones
Starring: Jeanne Crain, Dale Robertson, Richard Boone, Lloyd Bridges
August 31, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 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:
Excursion
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Martin Grof
On Your Way
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Thomas Sali
The Broken Horseshoe
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Martyn C. Webster
It's a Small World
Release year: 1953
The Ray Milland Show
Release year: 1953
Written by: Joe Connelly, Bob Mosher
Starring: Ray Milland, Phyllis Avery
Country: United States of America
August 31, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 31, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Silver Chalice
By: Thomas B. Costain
This exciting novel is the latest in the Christian Epic series. It takes place just after Christ's resurrection and death. Basil is commissioned to design the case that will house the silver cup Christ and His disciples drank out of …
Uncle Pogo So-So Stories
By: Walt Kelly
Kelly's third collection Pogo cartoons does not include an anthology of his daily comic strips from 1953. It instead contains a story that does not feature any of the characters in the Pogo cartoons.
In The Wet
By: Nevil Shute
It's the dry season in Australia's outback. A drunk and delirious ex-pilot, known as "Pisspot Stevie", lies in death in a remote cabin of the Queensland bush.
How To Play Your Best Golf All The Time
By: Tommy Armour
Tommy Armour's timeless How to Play Your Best Golf Every Time offers timeless instruction in golf on the following topics: * How to Learn Your Best Golf * What can you do to improve your game
Who was the US President on August 31, 1953?
On August 31, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1953?
On August 31, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 31, 1953?
On August 31, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 31st?
August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of August. 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 August 31st, such as:
- 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
- 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
- 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.
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 August 1953?
August 1953 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
