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Sunday October 18, 1953: on this day
October 18, 1953 was the 291st day of the year 1953, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is October 18, 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 October 18, 1953, who was born and died on October 18, 1953, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 18, 1953, which were the most popular songs (ex. Istanbul (Not Constantinople) by Four Lads), movies (e.g. Thunder Over the Plains, directed by André De Toth), TV series (e.g. Westward Ho!) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 18th, 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 18, 1953?
- October 18, 1953: What happened on that day?
- October 18, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 18, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 18, 1953?
- October 18, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 18, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
- October 18, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 18, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
- October 18, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 18, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 18, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 18, 1953?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 18, 1953?
- Who was the Pope on October 18, 1953?
What day of the week was October 18, 1953?
October 18, 1953 was a Sunday and it was the 291st day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 18, 1953 can also be written as 10/18/1953 in the US and as 18/10/1953 in UK and Europe.
October 18, 1953: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 18, 1953:
- Willie thrower becomes 1st black nfl quarterback in modern times
- Wljt tv channel 11 in lexington, tn (pbs) begins broadcasting
- Wtvk tv channel 26 in knoxville, tn (nbc) begins broadcasting
October 18, 1953: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Baltimore Colts - Green Bay Packers : 14 - 37
- Chicago Cardinals - New York Giants : 7 - 21
- Cleveland Browns - Washington Redskins : 30 - 14
- Los Angeles Rams - Detroit Lions : 31 - 19
- San Francisco 49ers - Chicago Bears : 35 - 28
October 18, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 18, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 18th, 1953 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 18, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 18, 1953 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 18, 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 October 18, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 02:51 pm and setting at 02:30 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 23, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Oct 22, 1953.
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Who was born on October 18, 1953?
Famous people born on October 18, 1953:
- Patrick Declerck
Belgian author, psychoanalyst and anthropologist.
- Jin Ping
Chinese politician who serves as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China.
- Kel Seliger
Kel Seliger is a politician who has served in the Texas Senate, representing District 31.
- Loes Luca
Dutch singer and actress.
- Stephen Sayadian
- Brian David Mitchell
- Luigi Bisignani
- Richie Blackmore
- Georgi Rajkov
- Silvia Navarrete
Whose famous birthday is on October 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 18th:
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Zac EfronAmerican entertainer and actor.
![Jean-Claude Van Damme]()
Jean-Claude Van DammeBelgian-american actor who worked briefly in european commercials before moving to hollywood in 1982.
![Mike Ditka]()
Mike DitkaMike ditka is a former american football player, coach, and television commentator, best known for his time as the head coach of the chicago...
![Freida Pinto]()
Freida PintoFreida pinto is an indian model and actress known for her breakout role in the film slumdog millionaire.
![Norm MacDonald]()
Norm MacDonaldNorm macdonald is a canadian comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his dry, deadpan delivery.
![Erin Moran]()
Erin MoranErin moran was an american actress best known for her role as joanie cunningham on the sitcom happy days.
![Milo Yiannopoulos]()
Milo YiannopoulosMilo yiannopoulos is a british political commentator and public speaker known for his controversial views on feminism, political...
![Michael McKean]()
Michael McKeanMichael mckean is an american actor, comedian, and musician known for his roles in this is spinal tap, laverne & shirley, and better call...
![Jacques Higelin]()
Jacques HigelinFrench musician and singer of pop.
![Melina Mercouri]()
Melina MercouriGreek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).
October 18, 1953: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 70 years 6 months old,
or 846 months and 1 day old,
or 3678 weeks and 5 days old,
or 25751 days old,
if you were born on October 18, 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 October 18, 1953?
There are 182 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 1953?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 18, 1953.
October 18, 1953: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 18, 1953:
- Douwe Kalma
At 57, fries literature/christian-socialist, is killed.
- Federico Gerdes
Composer dies at age 80.
What famous deaths happened on October 18th?
Famous deaths on October 18th:
![Sylvia Kristel]()
Sylvia KristelDutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).
![Julie London]()
Julie LondonAmerican actress and breathy blues singer.
![Gwen Verdon]()
Gwen VerdonAmerican dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.
![Tsuru Aoki]()
Tsuru AokiAmerican actress born in japan (born 1892).
![Henry Travers]()
Henry TraversActor (bells of st mary high sierra), dies at the age of 91.
- Thos Alva Edison
Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.
- Thomos Edison
Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.
- Elizabeth Arden
Canadian-american entrepreneur who owns beauty salons, spas, and sells cosmetic products.
- Primus Babbage
Primus Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer who is best known for originating the concept of...
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October 18, 1953: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 18, 1953:
- Also see October 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- French Republican Calendar - Piment (Chili Pepper) Day, twenty-seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- R.C. Church, Anglican communion, et alii - Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist
- USA : Alaska: Alaska Day
October 18, 1953: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 18, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 12th and October 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 18, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 1953 was Istanbul (Not Constantinople) by Four Lads, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.
October 18, 1953: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 18, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Four Lads - Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
- Vic Damone - Ebb Tide
October 18, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 18, 1953 was Look At That Girl by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.
October 18, 1953: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 18, 1953 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Guy Mitchell - Look At That Girl
- Frankie Laine - Where The Winds Blow
- Frankie Laine - I Believe
- Frankie Laine - Hey Joe
- Frank Chacksfield - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight')
October 18, 1953: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 18, 1953 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Thunder Over the Plains
Release year: 1953
Directed by: André De Toth
Starring: Randolph Scott, Lex Barker, Phyllis Kirk, Charles McGraw
Take the High Ground!
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Richard Brooks
Starring: Richard Widmark, Karl Malden, Elaine Stewart, Carleton Carpenter
Crime Wave
Release year: 1953
Directed by: André De Toth
Starring: Gene Nelson, Sterling Hayden, Phyllis Kirk, Ted de Corsia
So Big
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Robert Wise
Starring: Jane Wyman, Sterling Hayden, Nancy Olson, Steve Forrest
Aida
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Clemente Fracassi
Starring: Sophia Loren, Renata Tebaldi, Lois Maxwell, Ebe Stignani
October 18, 1953: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 18, 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:
Westward Ho!
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Warwick Gilbert
Topper
Release year: 1953
Starring: Anne Jeffreys, Robert Sterling, Leo G. Carroll, Buck
Country: United States of America
Make Room for Daddy
Release year: 1953
Directed by: William Asher
Starring: Danny Thomas, Rusty Hamer, Marjorie Lord, Angela Cartwright
Country: United States of America
The Loretta Young Show
Release year: 1953
Starring: Loretta Young
Country: United States of America
Excursion
Release year: 1953
Directed by: Martin Grof
October 18, 1953: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 18, 1953 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Devil'S Laughter
By: Frank Yerby
Jean Paul Marin was the fiery-blooded son of a Sicilian shipowner. He fought with Republican principals in a country ruled by a degenerate nobility.
The Silent World
By: Jacques Yves Cousteau and Frederic Dumas
Jacque Cousteau's underwater adventures and photographs
From Here To Eternity
By: James Jones
1941, Diamond Head, Hawaii Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt, a champion welterweight boxer and a great bugler. He refuses to be part of the company's boxing squad, and he is given "the treatment".
Call Me Lucky
By: Bing Crosby
This book was reissued in conjunction with Gary Giddins' paperback publication of The Complete Bing Biography. It contains "a collection of anecdotes, reminiscences, and stories that are as warm and witty"
Who was the US President on October 18, 1953?
On October 18, 1953 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 18, 1953?
On October 18, 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 18, 1953?
On October 18, 1953 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about October 18th?
October 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of October. 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 October 18th, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan: afghan general and kandahar police chief abdul raziq achakzai are assassinated during a high-level meeting at the governor's compound. the incident took place with u.s. general austin s. miller. according to officials, gen. miller was uninjured while the governor sustained serious injuries. the taliban claim responsibility.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: major general issam zahreddine of the syrian republican guard, who is known for leading battles against rebels in aleppo and homs, was killed by a deir ez-zor landmine, according to syrian media.
- 2016 - Somalia war: somali police claim at least seven people are dead following clashes in which somalia and african union troops drove al-shabab extremists out of afgooye (a town near mogadishu).
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 October 1953?
October 1953 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
