Born on 24 October 1953

At A Glance

24 October 1953 at a glance

Day of the week

24 October 1953 was a Saturday.

Australian No. 1 (Kent retrospective)

“I'm Walking Behind You” recorded by Frank Sinatra and Eddie Fisher was No. 1 on David Kent's retrospective Australian chart. This chart was compiled later by David Kent from radio station charts.

Top Film of 1953

The highest-grossing film worldwide released in 1953 was Peter Pan.

Star sign

The star sign for 24 October is Scorpio.

Chinese zodiac

In the Chinese zodiac, 24 October 1953 fell in the Year of the Snake.

Birthstone

The birthstone for October is Opal.

Moon phase

The moon phase on 24 October 1953 was Waning Gibbous.

On this day: 24 October

• 1947 Famed animator Walt Disney testifies before the House Un-American Activities Committee, naming Disney employees he believes to be communists.
• 1949 The cornerstone of the United Nations Headquarters is laid.
• 1950 Annexation of Tibet by the People's Republic of China: The People's Liberation Army ceases all military operations in Tibet, ending the Battle of Chamdo.
• 1954 US President Dwight D. Eisenhower pledges United States support to South Vietnam.
• 1957 The United States Air Force starts the X-20 Dyna-Soar crewed space program.

Famous people born on 24 October

• Drake, Canadian rapper and actor (born 1986)
• Raye, British singer-songwriter (born 1997)
• Wayne Rooney, English footballer (born 1985)
• Kevin Kline, American actor and singer (born 1947)

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