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October 17, 1953

October 17, 1953, was a Saturday. It was the 290th day of 1953. The decade was the fifties.

70 years, 5 months, and 12 days have passed since October 17, 1953.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

Music charts

Top song: October 17, 1953

The best-selling single on October 17, 1953 was "St. George and the Dragonet" by Stan Freberg.

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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 occurred 25,731 days ago. Approximately 858 months have passed. It was the 290th day of 1953, in week 42. The decade was the fifties. People who were born on October 17, 1953, are now 70 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. We have gone through approximately 286 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to October 17, 1953

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is October 17, 1953, and it's a Saturday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Libra. The work week is over and Saturday has finally come, so people are spending time with their kids, going to bars, shopping, playing video games, and watching sports.

The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker. There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. In music, the song "St. George and the Dragonet" by Stan Freberg 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. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show", "What's My Line?", "I Love Lucy", and "My Little Margie". 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.

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. Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Tom and Jerry", "Adventures of Superman", and "Winky Dink and You". Children are playing with toys such as Tonka trucks, BAS-KET Miniature Basketball, Butch the Pup Toy, and Feed the Elephant.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 17, 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.
  • 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?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around October 17, 1953.

  • October 3, 1953: Golf: The United States wins the 1953 Ryder Cup at Wentworth Club in Surrey, England.
  • October 4, 1953: Baseball: The New York Yankees defeat the Brooklyn Dodgers by 4-2 to win the 1953 World Series.
  • October 7, 1953: The first episode of "Life with Elizabeth" is aired.
  • This date: October 17, 1953
  • October 29, 1953: Singer Frank Sinatra and actress Ava Gardner announce that they are separating after two years of marriage.
  • November 4, 1953: The western musical film "Calamity Jane" is released.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 17, 1953, will have the star sign Libra.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1953 was the year of the Snake (Yin Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 17, 1953 falls under the Raven.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
  • Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.

1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

1950s fashion

Television shows

TV series on October 17, 1953

People in October 1953 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from October 1953.

Life with Elizabeth
Life with Elizabeth
The Danny Thomas Show
The Danny Thomas Show
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
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
The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Cisco Kid
The Cisco Kid
The Gene Autry Show
The Gene Autry Show
Space Patrol
Space Patrol
What's My Line?
What's My Line?
The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger
Suspense
Suspense
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan 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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in October 1953

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Winky Dink and You
Winky Dink and You
Adventures of Superman
Adventures of Superman
Crusader Rabbit
Crusader Rabbit

Looney Tunes
Looney Tunes
Toys

Toys in 1953

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

Matchbox toy cars
Matchbox toy cars
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 October 17, 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 October 17, 1959, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 17.

Evel Knievel

Evel Knievel

Stunt performer Deceased
Born on October 17, 1938
He turned 15 on this day in 1953.

Norm Macdonald

Norm Macdonald

Comedian Deceased
Born on October 17, 1959
He was born exactly 6 years after this date.

Ziggy Marley

Ziggy Marley

Musician
Born on October 17, 1968
He was born exactly 15 years after this date.

Wyclef Jean

Wyclef Jean

Singer
Born on October 17, 1969
He was born exactly 16 years after this date.

Nancy Sullivan

Nancy Sullivan

Actress
Born on October 17, 1969
She was born exactly 16 years after this date.

Chris Kirkpatrick

Chris Kirkpatrick

NSYNC
Born on October 17, 1971
He was born exactly 18 years after this date.

Eminem

Eminem

Rap singer
Born on October 17, 1972
He was born exactly 19 years after this date.

Simon Harris

Simon Harris

Irish politician
Born on October 17, 1986
He was born exactly 33 years after this date.

Charles Oliveira

Charles Oliveira

Brazilian MMA fighter
Born on October 17, 1989
He was born exactly 36 years after this date.

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on October 17, 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 October 17, 1953 was most likely conceived around January 24, 1953.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 17, 1953 is close to July 10, 1954.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 17, 1953:

  • 25,731 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,675 weeks have passed.
  • 2,223,158,400 seconds have passed since October 17, 1953.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,593,684,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,147,149,734,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 370,526,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 191,191,622 steps. That's roughly 84,974 miles!
  • Since this date, 26,677,901 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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