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1953 (MCMLIII in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1953th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1953 a year special to you? Discover what 1953 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1953, 1953 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1953, how old is someone born in 1953 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1953.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1953 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1953 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1953
- Who was the U.S. President in 1953?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1953?
- Who was the Pope in 1953?
- 1953: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1953?
- What was the number 1 song in the UK in 1953?
- What was the most popular movie in 1953?
- What was the best selling book in 1953?
- How old is someone born in 1953?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1953?
What was 1953 known for ?
- The 1950s saw the battle between communism and capitalism heat-up.
- 1953 specifically saw many events centering on this conflict: executed spies, government changeovers, and the power struggle after the death of Joseph Stalin, and an uprising in Eastern Germany. The world population measured just 2.66 billion.
- Out of the 3.95 babies born in the United States in 1953, many of them were named Robert or Mary. The silver screen saw the popularity of two Japanese-produced movies, Tokyo Story and Ugetsu, along with the first screening of the classic Gentlemen Prefer Blonds. In 1953, Fahrenheit 451, Childhood’s End, The Crucible, and the Pulitzer-winning The Old Man and the Sea flew off the bookstore shelves. In addition, this year also saw a lot of firsts for weaponry, science, movie technology, and the creation of a new republic.
- In science, three items of note happened. Jonas Salk gave hope to millions by announcing his development of a working polio vaccine. On February 21st, Crick and Watson declared their discovery of DNA structure. Lastly, for the medical field, the army commissioned its first female doctor.
- Technology and the media changed quite a bit as well. TV Guide and Playboy published their first issues in 1953, and the first 3-D movie, House of Wax, hit theaters worldwide. The world grew taller as Sir Edmund Hillary became the first person to crest the peak of Mount Everest. Outside of the USA, Egypt proclaimed itself a republic on June 18th and Fidel Castro rebelled against the former government of Cuba. Finally, Winston Churchill, a Nobel Prize winner and the British prime minister in World War Two, was knighted for his service in World War Two. So, whether you love those old red-and-blue glasses, or prefer kicking back with a TV Guide, 1953 played some part in that.
- The world population in 1953 was 2,677,608,960 people according to data by United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. This figure includes both urban and rural populations. The urban population at that time accounted for 31.0% of the total population, which is roughly 830.1 million individuals.The annual population change in 1953 was an increase of +46.8 million people, representing a percentage increase of +1.78% over the previous year.The average population density in 1953 was 11 persons per square mile (or 18 persons per square kilometer).
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Key World Leaders of 1953
Who was the U.S. President in 1953?
In 1953, Harry S. Truman (Democrat) was President of the United States until January 20, 1953; on January 20, 1953, Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican) was appointed as the new President of the United States.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1953?
In 1953 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope in 1953?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1953 was Pope Pius XII who had held the papacy since 1939. During his papacy, he led the Church through World War II, maintaining neutrality while secretly aiding Jewish refugees and opposing totalitarianism.
1953: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
Konrad Adenauer
In 1953, Konrad Adenauer was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. In 1953, Adenauer was re-elected as Chancellor of West Germany.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1953?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1953, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was I Believe by Frankie Laine
What was the number 1 song in the UK in 1953?
The number 1 song in the UK in 1953, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was I Believe by Frankie Laine
What was the most popular movie in 1953?
The most popular movie and box office hit was War of the Worlds by Steven Spielberg
What was the best selling book in 1953?
How old is someone born in 1953?
Someone born in 1953 is 72 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1953?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1953 was the Year of the Snake.
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