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December 9th, 1953.

December 9th, 1953, was a Wednesday. It was day 343 of 1953. The decade was the Fifties.

69 years, 3 months and 23 days have passed since December 9th, 1953.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

Birthdays

Born on December 9th, 1953.

People who were born on this exact date.

Music charts

Top song: December 9th, 1953

The best-selling single on December 9th, 1953 was "Rags to Riches" by Tony Bennett.

Play the top singles from the year 1953.
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Take me back to December 9th, 1953!

Let's take a stroll down memory lane!

The date is December 9th, 1953, and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. The Christmas season of 1953 has began.

In music, the song "Rags to Riches" by Tony Bennett is the best-selling record at the moment. Dwight David Eisenhower is currently 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.

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", "What's My Line?", "Sky King" and "I Love Lucy". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Crusader Rabbit", "Adventures of Superman" and "Winky Dink and You".

If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as Tonka trucks, Foto-Electric Baseball, Tiny Tears (doll) and Feed the Elephant.

News

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are trending news stories and fads that were prevalent at this time. These are topics that would have been in the media on December 9th, 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 Chancellor Konrad Adenauer was named as the 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 became popular 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.

    During the 1950s, it became a fad to wear 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.

    During the 1950s and early 1960s, a popular youth subculture called "greasers" emerged. 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 are popular.

    Sock hops are popular.

    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.

    During the 1950s, people were using rotary phones. It was during this period that the heavier metal dial components were phased out and replaced with plastic.

  • More and more people are buying television sets.

    More and more people are buying television sets.

    In the late 1940s and 1950s, more and more households were buying TV sets. In 1950, 20% of homes had a television set. 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 during this period of time 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:

  • 69 years, 3 months and 23 days have passed since December 9th, 1953.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 50 of 1953.
  • Leap Year: 1953 was not a leap year.
  • Age: A person born on December 9th, 1953 will be 69 years old.
  • Generation: People born in 1953 belong to the Baby Boomer generation.

Personality traits.

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on December 9th, 1953.

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Events

Around this time.

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around December 9th, 1953.

  • November 21st, 1953: A human-like skull called "Piltdown Man" is demonstrated to be a hoax.
  • December 1st, 1953: Marilyn Monroe features in the first edition of Playboy magazine.
  • This date: December 9th, 1953
  • December 27th, 1953: NFL: The Detroit Lions defeat the Cleveland Browns 17-16 to win the 1953 NFL Championship Game.
Zodiac info

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 9th, 1953, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
  • 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 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 9th, 1953 falls under the Owl.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.

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 December, 1953.

TV shows from December, 1953.

Life with Elizabeth
Life with Elizabeth
Starring Betty White as Elizabeth and Del Moore as her husband Alvin.

The Danny Thomas Show
The Danny Thomas Show
American sitcom about a successful nightclub singer.

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.

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.

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.

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 December 9th, 1953.

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

Winky Dink and You
Winky Dink and You

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.

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

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 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 December 9th, 1959, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays.

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 9th.

Judi Dench

Actress.
Born on December 9th, 1934
She turned 19 on this day in 1953.

Kurt Angle

Wrestler.
Born on December 9th, 1968
He was born exactly 15 years after this date.

PnB Rock

Rapper. Deceased
Born on December 9th, 1991
He was born exactly 38 years after this date.

USA

US President.

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on December 9th, 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 December 9th, 1953 was most likely conceived around March 18th, 1953.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 9th, 1953 is close to September 1st, 1954.

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Stats for December 9th, 1953

Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about December 9th, 1953.

  • A total of 25,316 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,616 weeks have passed.
  • 2,187,298,800 seconds have passed since the December 9th, 1953.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 2,551,848,600 times.
  • Since December 9th, 1953, the Earth has travelled approximately 1,128,646,180,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 364,549,800 times.
  • If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 188,107,697 steps. That's about 83,603 miles!
  • Since this date, 26,247,586 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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