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March 26, 1953

March 26, 1953, was a Thursday. It was 71 years, 8 months, and 28 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

On This Day

Events

Notable events that occurred on March 26, 1953:

  • American virologist Jonas Salk announces one of the first successful polio vaccines.
Music charts

Top song: March 26, 1953

The best-selling single on March 26, 1953 was "The Doggie in the Window" by Patti Page.

Play the top songs from 1953
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1953. Take a trip back to the days of Perry Como, Eddie Fisher, Patti Page and Tony Bennett.

Facts

This date was 26,205 days ago. Approximately 874 months have passed. It was the 85th day of 1953, in week 13. The decade was the fifties. People born on this day are currently 71 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 291 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to March 26, 1953

Let's go back to the fifties.

It is Thursday, March 26, 1953. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aries. Spring has arrived, and the days are starting to get longer.

In music, the song "The Doggie in the Window" by Patti Page is the best-selling record at the moment. Dwight David Eisenhower is the President of the United States, and Winston Churchill is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In fashion, women are sporting the popular "The New Look" by Christian Dior. This formal style includes rounded shoulders, a full-skirted silhouette and a tight waist. Meanwhile, men are beginning to follow a new "Teddy Boy" trend that involves greased-back hair, extremely narrow trousers and velvet-collared jackets.

In Asia, the Korean War is raging on between South Korea and North Korea. Because it's 1953, radio stations and jukeboxes are playing songs from singers such as Percy Faith, Les Paul, Mary Ford, Patti Page, Eddie Fisher, the Ames Brothers, Teresa Brewer, Les Baxter and Perry Como. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show", "You Bet Your Life", "I Love Lucy", and "I Married Joan".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Tom and Jerry", "Crusader Rabbit", and "Adventures of Superman". Popular toys at the moment include Tonka trucks, BAS-KET Miniature Basketball, Colorforms, and Pitchin' Pal.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 26, 1953, will have the star sign Aries.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1953 was the year of the Snake (Yin Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 2.
  • Native American Zodiac: March 26, 1953 falls under the Falcon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of March will have the birthstone Aquamarine.
  • Birth flower (March): The Daffodil and the Jonqui.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on March 26, 1953.

  • Movies from 1953.

    Movies from 1953

    The most popular movies of 1953 included the likes of The Robe, This Is Cinerama, From Here to Eternity, Shane, How to Marry a Millionaire, Peter Pan and House of Wax.
  • 1953 in music.

    1953 in music

    The radio stations in 1953 were dominated by artists such as Percy Faith, Les Paul & Mary Ford, Patti Page, Eddie Fisher, the Ames Brothers, Teresa Brewer, Les Baxter and Perry Como.
  • Konrad Adenauer.

    Konrad Adenauer

    West Germany's Chancellor Konrad Adenauer was named Time Person of the Year in 1953.
  • Panty raids are all the rage on college campuses.

    Panty raids are all the rage on college campuses

    Panty raids were a popular college prank at the time. Large groups of male students would "raid" the living quarters of their female counterparts and then steal their underwear as proof that the raid had been successful. These raids took place during a time when colleges had curfews and men were forbidden from entering female dormitories.
  • Poodle skirts are a thing.

    Poodle skirts are a thing

    Women and young girls were wearing wide, unrestricted felt skirts called "poodle skirts." These were solid-colored skirts that had a design or a logo. In many cases, the design was an image of a poodle or a cat.
  • The Korean War.

    The Korean War

    During this time, the Korean War was being fought between South Korea and North Korea.
  • Greasers.

    Greasers

    A youth subculture called "greasers" emerged during the 1950s and early 1960s. The style included greased-back hairstyles, work pants, and denim or leather jackets.
  • The Jukebox.

    The Jukebox

    The jukebox was at the height of its popularity. Teenagers and young adults would often hang out at local restaurants and diners and listen to the latest songs.
  • Men are getting "DA haircuts".

    Men are getting "DA haircuts"

    The "DA haircut" was extremely popular among men. The cut consisted of a combed-back hairstyle that was parted down the middle at the back. "DA" stood for "Duck's Ass," which is what many people liked to call the style.
  • Sock hops.

    Sock hops

    Sock hops were informal dance events for teenagers. The name originated from the fact that many of these dances required participants to remove their shoes. This is because sock hops were often held in high school gymnasiums, and the organizers didn't want scuff marks on the floors.
  • Capitalism vs Communism.

    Capitalism vs Communism

    The ideological clash between capitalism and communism heated up during the 1950s. It was during this period that a "Cold War" started between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the US, there were fears that Soviet spies had infiltrated all parts of society, including Hollywood.
  • The economy is booming.

    The economy is booming

    The world was recovering from World War II. Many countries witnessed an economic boom during this decade. Unemployment was low, consumerism increased, mortgages were cheap, and governments started to invest in infrastructure such as highways. For many, this was the "golden age" of the economy.
  • Rotary phones.

    Rotary phones

    Almost everyone had rotary phones in the 1950s. However, the heavier metal dial components were being phased out and replaced with plastic.
  • More and more people are buying television sets.

    More and more people are buying television sets

    More and more households were buying TV sets. In 1950, 20% of homes had a television. By the end of the decade, that figure had risen to 90%.
  • Polio cases are high.

    Polio cases are high

    Cases of Polio were particularly high, and outbreaks were common. In the United States, the disease peaked in 1952, with nearly 60,000 cases and 3,145 deaths. It wasn't until 1955 that a national immunization program started and cases began to drop.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to March 26, 1953.

  • March 1, 1953: Soviet Union leader Joseph Stalin is found semi-conscious after suffering from a cerebral hemorrhage.
  • March 5, 1953: Soviet Union leader Joseph Stalin dies at the age of 74, four days after suffering from a cerebral hemorrhage.
  • March 6, 1953:
    • The death of Soviet Union leader Joseph Stalin is publicly announced.
    • Georgy Malenkov becomes the new Premier of the Soviet Union.
  • March 9, 1953: The funeral of Soviet Union leader Joseph Stalin is held.
  • March 24, 1953: Queen Mary, the Queen's grandmother, passes away at the age of 85.
  • This date: March 26, 1953
  • March 28, 1953: American athlete Jim Thorpe passes away at the age of 65.
  • March 29, 1953: 33 people lose their lives in a fire at the Littlefield Nursing Home in Largo, Florida.
  • March 31, 1953:
    • The funeral of Queen Mary, the Queen's grandmother, takes place at Windsor Castle.
    • English serial killer John Christie is arrested by police.
  • April 13, 1953: Casino Royale: The first James Bond book is published by British author Ian Fleming.
  • April 16, 1953: 35 people die after a Habar Corporation factory in Chicago catches fire following an explosion.
  • April 23, 1953: The western film "Shane" is released.

1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

1950s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1953

In March 1953, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from March 1953.

I Married Joan
I Married Joan
Our Miss Brooks
Our Miss Brooks
My Little Margie
My Little Margie
The Roy Rogers Show
The Roy Rogers Show
I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy
Sky King
Sky King
Racket Squad
Racket Squad
The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
You Bet Your Life
You Bet Your Life
Beulah
Beulah
The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour

Cars in 1953

1953 saw the introduction of cars such as the Chevrolet 150, the Cadillac Eldorado, the Volvo Duett, the Opel Rekord, the Buick Skylark, and the Fiat 1100.

Cars in 1953.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on March 26, 1953

If you were a kid on March 26, 1953, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

Adventures of Superman
Adventures of Superman
Crusader Rabbit
Crusader Rabbit
Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry

Looney Tunes
Looney Tunes
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1953

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

Roy Rogers Plastic Figures
Roy Rogers Plastic Figures
Mr. Potato Head
Mr. Potato Head
Feed the Elephant
Feed the Elephant
Pitchin' Pal
Pitchin' Pal
Colorforms
Colorforms
Butch the Pup Toy
Butch the Pup Toy
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
Tiny Tears (doll)
Tiny Tears (doll)
Spinning Tops
Spinning Tops
Toy Guns
Toy Guns
Foto-Electric Baseball
Foto-Electric Baseball
Tonka trucks
Tonka trucks

Were you born on March 26, 1953?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1953.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out March 26, 1959, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 26.

Robert Frost

Robert Frost

Poet Deceased
Born on March 26, 1874
He turned 79 on this day in 1953.

Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Nimoy

Actor Deceased
Born on March 26, 1931
He turned 22 on this day in 1953.

James Caan

James Caan

Actor Deceased
Born on March 26, 1940
He turned 13 on this day in 1953.

Nancy Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi

US politician
Born on March 26, 1940
She turned 13 on this day in 1953.

Richard Dawkins

Richard Dawkins

Atheist author
Born on March 26, 1941
He turned 12 on this day in 1953.

Diana Ross

Diana Ross

Singer
Born on March 26, 1944
She turned 9 on this day in 1953.

Steven Tyler

Steven Tyler

Singer
Born on March 26, 1948
He turned 5 on this day in 1953.

Michael Imperioli

Michael Imperioli

Actor
Born on March 26, 1966
He was born exactly 13 years after this date.

Mikel Arteta

Mikel Arteta

Spanish football manager
Born on March 26, 1982
He was born exactly 29 years after this date.

Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley

Actress
Born on March 26, 1985
She was born exactly 32 years after this date.

Nina Agdal

Nina Agdal

Model
Born on March 26, 1992
She was born exactly 39 years after this date.

Bhad Bhabie

Bhad Bhabie

Rapper
Born on March 26, 2003
She was born exactly 50 years after this date.

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on March 26, 1953.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Éamon de Valera was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on March 26, 1953 was most likely conceived around July 3, 1952.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 26, 1953 is close to December 17, 1953.

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Stats for March 26, 1953

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about March 26, 1953:

  • 26,205 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,743 weeks have passed.
  • 2,264,112,000 seconds have passed since March 26, 1953.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,641,464,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,168,281,792,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 377,352,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 194,713,632 steps. That's roughly 86,539 miles.
  • 27,169,344 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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