What happened on Sunday September 27, 1953?

About September 27th, 1953, in brief:

  • Historical events: RecordTV is established as a free-to-air television network in Brazil, becoming the first official regular broadcasting service in São Paulo, marking a significant milestone in Brazilian media history.
  • Day of the week: September 27th, 1953 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 UK song: Look At That Girl by Guy Mitchell
  • Popular movie: War of the Worlds directed by Steven Spielberg

More about September 27th, 1953? See below for more news and curiosities on September 27th, 1953.

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September 27, 1953: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 27, 1953:

  • RecordTV Launches in Brazil RecordTV is established as a free-to-air television network in Brazil, becoming the first official regular broadcasting service in São Paulo, marking a significant milestone in Brazilian media history.
  • Devastating Typhoon Strikes Nagoya, Japan A powerful typhoon devastates Nagoya, Japan, destroying approximately one-third of the city, causing significant damage and disruption to the local population.
  • Greg Ham: Men at Work Musician Greg Ham, an Australian musician and songwriter, is a key member of the iconic band Men at Work, known for their significant contribution to 1980s pop music.
  • KCMO TV Channel 5 Launches in Kansas City KCMO (now known as KCTV) television channel 5 in Kansas City, Missouri begins broadcasting as a CBS affiliate, marking an expansion of television media in the Midwestern United States.
  • WHBQ TV Channel 13 Starts Broadcasting in Memphis WHBQ television channel 13 in Memphis, Tennessee begins broadcasting as an ABC affiliate, expanding television media presence in the Southern United States.
  • Record-Breaking Field Goal in NFL Bert Bechichar of the Baltimore Colts kicks an impressive 56-yard field goal, setting a notable milestone in professional football at the time.
  • KQTV TV Channel 2 Launches in Saint Joseph KQTV television channel 2 in Saint Joseph, Missouri begins broadcasting as an ABC affiliate, contributing to the growth of television infrastructure in the region.
  • KNOE TV Channel 8 Begins Broadcasting KNOE television channel 8 in Monroe-West Monroe, Louisiana starts its broadcasting operations as a CBS affiliate, expanding regional television coverage.
  • WTOK TV Channel 11 Launches in Meridian WTOK television channel 11 in Meridian, Mississippi begins broadcasting with ABC and CBS affiliations, expanding television coverage in the Mississippi region.
  • WMAZ TV Channel 13 Begins Operations in Macon WMAZ television channel 13 in Macon, Georgia starts broadcasting with dual CBS and ABC affiliations, enhancing local media landscape.
  • Mick Wagner: American Entertainer Mick Wagner, an American monologist and disc jockey, contributes to the entertainment industry with his unique performance style.

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September 27, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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September 27, 1953: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Chicago Bears - Baltimore Colts : 9 - 13
  • Cleveland Browns - Green Bay Packers : 27 - 0
  • New York Giants - Los Angeles Rams : 7 - 21
  • Philadelphia Eagles - San Francisco 49ers : 21 - 31
  • Pittsburgh Steelers - Detroit Lions : 21 - 38
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What day of the week was September 27, 1953?


September 27, 1953 was a Sunday and it was the 270th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 27, 1953 can also be written as 9/27/1953 in the US and as 27/9/1953 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 27, 1953?


Famous people born on September 27, 1953:

  • Amma (spiritual leader)

    Amma is a renowned spiritual leader from Kerala, India, known globally for her humanitarian work and compassionate 'hugging' mission.

  • Mata Amritanandamayi

    Mata Amritanandamayi, also known as Amma, is a prominent Indian spiritual leader and humanitarian, recognized worldwide for her charitable...

  • Robbie Shakespeare

    Robbie Shakespeare was a legendary Jamaican bass guitarist and record producer, renowned for his significant contributions to reggae and...

  • Diane Abbott

    Diane Abbott is a prominent British Labour Party politician, known for being the first Black woman to be elected to the British Parliament.

  • Greg Ham

    Greg Ham was an Australian musician, a key member of the iconic band Men at Work, known for his multi-instrumental talents in keyboard,...

  • Heather Watts

    Heather Watts was a distinguished principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, renowned for her exceptional versatility and ability to...

  • Jean-Paul Comart

    Jean-Paul Comart is a Belgian actor who was active in French cinema during the 1980s, appearing in various television, theater, and film...

  • Claudio Gentile
  • David Bradley

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September 27, 1953: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 27, 1953:

  • Hans Fritzsche

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September 27, 1953: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 27, 1953 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 21st and September 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

September 27, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 27, 1953 was Look At That Girl by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.

  1. - Look At That Girl youtube
  2. - I Believe youtube
  3. - The Song From The Moulin Rouge youtube
  4. - Terry's Theme (From 'Limelight') youtube
  5. - Let's Walk That-A-Way youtube
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September 27, 1953: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 27th is Libra.

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September 27, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 27, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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September 27, 1953: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 27, 1953 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 27, 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 September 27, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 08:29 pm and setting at 12:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 23, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Oct 22, 1953.

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How old is someone born on September 27, 1953?


Someone born on September 27, 1953 is:

71 years 7 months old,

or 859 months and 7 days old,

or 3736 weeks

or 26152 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 27, 1953?

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