What happened on Sunday December 13, 1953?

Here's what happened on December 13, 1953:

• Ben Bernanke Born Ben Bernanke, a prominent American economist, was born on December 13, 1953. He would later become a pivotal figure in economic policy, serving as the Chairman of the Federal Reserve System from 2006 to 2014, playing a crucial role during the 2008 financial crisis.
• John Malkovich Born John Malkovich, a renowned American actor and film director known for his distinctive style and versatile performances, was born on December 13, 1953. He has appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films and has made significant contributions to cinema.
• KOAM TV Channel 7 Begins Broadcasting KOAM TV Channel 7, a CBS affiliate located in the Pittsburg-Joplin, Kansas area, commenced its television broadcasting operations. This marked an important moment in local media history, expanding television coverage in the Midwest region.

Events in 1953

December 13, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 13, 1953

Newspapers from Dec. 13, 1953

December 13, 1953: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Baltimore Colts - San Francisco 49ers : 14 - 45
• Chicago Cardinals - Chicago Bears : 24 - 17
• Cleveland Browns - Philadelphia Eagles : 27 - 42
• Detroit Lions - New York Giants : 27 - 16
• Pittsburgh Steelers - Washington Redskins : 14 - 13

December 13, 1953 was a Sunday and it was the 347th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 13, 1953 can also be written as 12/13/1953 in the US and as 13/12/1953 in UK and Europe.

December 13, 1953 in December 1953 calendar

Famous people born on December 13, 1953:

• Jim Davidson

  British comedian known for his cheeky and sometimes controversial humor, who hosted 'The Generation Game' and won the Variety Club's Showbiz...

• Ben Bernanke

  Prominent American economist who served as Chairman of the Federal Reserve from 2006 to 2014, playing a crucial role during the 2008...

• Bob Gainey

  Canadian ice hockey player and general manager, known for his significant contributions to the sport.

• Marina Tagliaferri

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on December 13th

Famous people died on December 13, 1953:

• Kurt Diemer
• Donato Frisia
• Ethel Muckelt
• Vladimir Nenarokov
• Coit Albertson
• Paolo Berardi
• Baldwin Cooke

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on December 13th

December 13, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 1953 was Oh! My Pa-pa by Eddie Fisher, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. Eddie Fisher - Oh! My Pa-pa

December 13, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 13, 1953 was Answer Me by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. Frankie Laine - Answer Me
2. David Whitfield - Answer Me
3. Winifred Atwell - Let's Have A Party
4. Mantovani - Swedish Rhapsody
5. Jimmy Boyd - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th is Sagittarius.

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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 13, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 13, 1953 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 13, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 11:47 am and setting at 12:27 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on December 13, 1953

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Someone born on December 13, 1953 is:

71 years 4 months old,

or 856 months and 24 days old,

or 3725 weeks and 3 days old,

or 26078 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 13, 1953?

There are 220 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 13, 1953.

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