What happened this day in history December 24, 1953

What are the important events that happened on December 24, 1953? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

December 24, 1953: Facts & Myths About This Day

December 24, 1953 is the 358th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 7 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 11, 1953 – a Thursday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘trihectapentacontaoctagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $5,776.25. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Capricorn is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Turquoise is the modern birthstone for this month. Onyx is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Snake is the mythical animal and Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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December 24, 1953 Historical Events

  • 1953
    Tangiwai disaster: A railway bridge is destroyed by a lahar at Tangiwai, in the Central North Island of New Zealand, sending a fully loaded passenger train into the Whangaehu River, and killing 153 people.

Who were born on December 24, 1953?

  • 1953
    François Loos, French politician
  • 1953
    Timothy Carhart, American actor

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