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May 16th, 1953

May 16th, 1953, was a Saturday. It was Day 136 of 1953. The decade was the Fifties.

70 years, 4 months, and 6 days have passed since May 16th, 1953.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

Birthdays

Born on May 16th, 1953.

People who were born on this exact date.

Music charts

Top song: May 16th, 1953

The best-selling single on May 16th, 1953 was "The Song from Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart)" by Percy Faith and His Orchestra.

Play the top hits 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.

Take me back to May 16th, 1953!

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is May 16th, 1953, and it's a Saturday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. People are currently enjoying their weekend.

The summer of 1953 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. In music, the song "The Song from Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart)" by Percy Faith and His Orchestra 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 Lone Ranger", "Beulah", "You Bet Your Life", and "The Jack Benny Program". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Tom and Jerry", "Crusader Rabbit", and "Adventures of Superman". Popular toys at the moment include Foto-Electric Baseball, BAS-KET Miniature Basketball, Butch the Pup Toy, and Pitchin' Pal.

News

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 16th, 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.

Information

Facts.

Basic facts and information about this date:

  • This date fell on a weekend.
  • 70 years, 4 months, and 6 days have passed since May 16th, 1953.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 20 of 1953.
  • Leap Year: 1953 was not a leap year.
  • Age: People born on May 16th, 1953, are now 70 years old.
  • Generation: People born in 1953 belong to the Baby Boomer generation.

Personality traits.

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Events

Around this time.

Notable events that happened close to May 16th, 1953.

  • April 16th, 1953: 35 people die after a Habar Corporation factory in Chicago catches fire following an explosion.
  • April 23rd, 1953: The western film "Shane" is released.
  • May 1st, 1953: Soccer: Arsenal win the First Division title after beating Burnley 3-2 in the final game of the season.
  • May 2nd, 1953: Soccer: A late goal from Bill Perry helps Blackpool to secure a 4-3 victory over Bolton Wanderers in the 1953 FA Cup Final.
  • This date: May 16th, 1953
  • June 2nd, 1953: Elizabeth II is crowned as the Queen of England.
  • June 9th, 1953: 247 people are left dead after a series of tornadoes break out in Flint and Worcester.
Zodiac info

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 16th, 1953, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1953 was the year of the Snake (Yin Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 16th, 1953 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.

Photos of 1950s fashion.

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

Photos of 1950s fashion.

Television shows

TV shows in 1953.

Television shows that people were watching in May 1953.

TV shows from May, 1953.

I Married Joan
I Married Joan
Comedy about the scatterbrained wife of judge Bradley Stevens.

Our Miss Brooks
Our Miss Brooks
Sitcom about a high school teacher called Constance "Connie" Brooks.

My Little Margie
My Little Margie
Comedy series about 21-year-old Margie Albright and her widowed father Charles Farrell.

The Roy Rogers Show
The Roy Rogers Show
American Western television series about a ranch owner called Roy Rogers.

I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy
Sitcom starring Lucille Ball.

Sky King
Sky King
Western series starring Kirby Grant, Gloria Winters and Ron Hagerthy.

Racket Squad
Racket Squad
Crime drama starring Reed Hadley as Captain John Braddock.

The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
25-minute-long situation comedy series that broadcast on CBS.

The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
TV series that broadcast on CBS.

You Bet Your Life
You Bet Your Life
Comedy quiz series hosted by Groucho Marx.

Beulah
Beulah
Comedy series starring Hattie McDaniel as Beulah Brown.

The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Comedy-musical that featured various comedians and entertainers.

The Cisco Kid
The Cisco Kid
American Western drama series starring Duncan Renaldo.

The Gene Autry Show
The Gene Autry Show
Cowboy TV series starring Gene Autry.

Space Patrol
Space Patrol
Sci-fi series starring Ed Kemmer and Lyn Osborn.

What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Panel game show.

The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger
American Western drama TV series.

Suspense
Suspense
Anthology series that was hosted by Rex Marshall.

The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Variety show.

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 May 16th, 1953.

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1953.

Adventures of Superman
Adventures of Superman

Crusader Rabbit
Crusader Rabbit

Tom and Jerry
Tom and Jerry

Toys

Popular toys and games in 1953.

Toys and games that were popular on this date in 1953.

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

Dimestore soldiers
Dimestore soldiers

Were you born on this date?

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 May 16th, 1959, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays.

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 16th.

Liberace

American pianist. Deceased
Born on May 16th, 1919
He turned 34 on this day in 1953.

Janet Jackson

Singer.
Born on May 16th, 1966
She was born exactly 13 years after this date.

David Boreanaz

Actor.
Born on May 16th, 1969
He was born exactly 16 years after this date.

Tucker Carlson

TV presenter.
Born on May 16th, 1969
He was born exactly 16 years after this date.

Tori Spelling

Actress.
Born on May 16th, 1973
She was born exactly 20 years after this date.

Wee Man

Stunt performer.
Born on May 16th, 1973
He was born exactly 20 years after this date.

Melanie Lynskey

Actress.
Born on May 16th, 1977
She was born exactly 24 years after this date.

Chris Watts

Murderer.
Born on May 16th, 1985
He was born exactly 32 years after this date.

Megan Fox

American actress.
Born on May 16th, 1986
She was born exactly 33 years after this date.

Omos

Wrestler.
Born on May 16th, 1994
He was born exactly 41 years after this date.

USA

US President.

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on May 16th, 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 May 16th, 1953 was most likely conceived around August 23rd, 1952.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 16th, 1953 is close to February 6th, 1954.

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Stats for May 16th, 1953

Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about May 16th, 1953.

  • 25,696 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,670 weeks have passed.
  • 2,220,134,400 seconds have passed since May 16th, 1953.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,590,156,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,145,589,350,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 370,022,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 190,931,558 steps. That's roughly 84,858 miles!
  • Since this date, 26,641,613 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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