What generation is 1953? Baby Boomers

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About the Generation (1953)

Baby Boomers (1946-1964): Born during a post-war population boom, they are known for their work ethic, cultural revolutions, and reshaping societal values.

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Famous People (Celebrities) Born in 1953

  • Hulk Hogan (Aug 11, 1953)
  • Tim Allen (Jun 13, 1953)
  • Cyndi Lauper (Jun 22, 1953)
  • Pierce Brosnan ( 16, 1953)
  • Xi Jinping (Jun 15, 1953)
  • Charlie Wilson (Jan 29, 1953)
  • John Doe (Feb 25, 1953)
  • Chaka Khan (Mar 23, 1953)
  • Magma ( 4, 1953)
  • Alfred Molina ( 24, 1953)

What Happened in 1953

  1. Jan 7 - US President Harry Truman announces American development of the hydrogen bomb
  2. Feb 28 - Francis Crick and James Watson discover the chemical structure of DNA-molecule (double-helix polymer)
  3. Mar 26 - Dr. Jonas Salk announces that he has successfully tested a vaccine to prevent Polio, clinical trials began the next year
  4. Apr 25 - Francis Crick and James Watson's discovery of the double helix structure of DNA is published in "Nature" magazine
  5. May 29 - Edmund Hillary (NZ) and Tenzing Norgay (Nepal) are first to reach the summit of Mount Everest as part of a British Expedition
  6. Jun 2 - Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey, London, England
  7. Jul 26 - Fidel Castro leads a failed attack on the Moncada Barracks, intended to spark a revolution in Cuba

Top Songs 1953

  1. Vaya Con Dios (may God Be With You) - Les Paul & Mary Ford
  2. Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes - Perry Como
  3. The Song From Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart) - Percy Faith
  4. How Much is That Doggy in the Window? - Patti Page
  5. I'm Walking Behind You - Eddie Fisher
  6. That's Amore - Dean Martin
  7. I Believe - Frankie Laine
  8. Rags to Riches - Tony Bennett
  9. Till I Waltz Again With You - Teresa Brewer
  10. Pretend - Nat King Cole

Popular Movies 1953

  1. Tokyo Story - Director: Ozu, Yasujiro. Country: Japan.
  2. Ugetsu - Director: Mizoguchi, Kenji. Country: Japan.
  3. Shane - Director: Stevens, George. Country: USA.
  4. Monsieur Hulot's Holiday - Director: Tati, Jacques. Country: France.
  5. The Wages of Fear - Director: Clouzot, Henri-Georges. Country: France / Italy.
  6. From Here to Eternity - Director: Zinnemann, Fred. Country: USA.
  7. The Earrings of Madame de... - Director: Ophüls, Max. Country: France / Italy.
  8. The Band Wagon - Director: Minnelli, Vincente. Country: USA.
  9. Roman Holiday - Director: Wyler, William. Country: USA.
  10. The Big Heat - Director: Lang, Fritz. Country: USA.

Who Was US President 1953

Harry S. Truman
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