Tuesday January 01, 1957: on this day

January 01, 1957 was the 1st day of the year 1957, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 01, 1957 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 01, 1957, who was born and died on January 01, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Green Door by Jim Lowe), movies (e.g. Throne of Blood, directed by Akira Kurosawa), TV series (e.g. Call Boy) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 01, 1957?


January 01, 1957 was a Tuesday and it was the 1st day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1957 can also be written as 1/1/1957 in the US and as 1/1/1957 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1957 in January 1957 calendar

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January 01, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 1957:

  • France returns saar to become the 10th state of german federal republic.
  • International geophysical year begins; ends june 30, 1958 (18-month year).
  • George town, penang becomes a city by a royal charter granted by her majesty queen elizabeth ii.
  • An irish republican army (ira) unit attacks brookeborough ruc barracks in one of the most famous incidents of the ira's operation harvest.
  • George town, penang, is made a city by a royal charter of queen elizabeth ii of the united kingdom.
  • Lèse majesté in thailand is strengthened to include "insult" and changed to a crime against national security, after the thai criminal code of 1956 went into effect.

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January 01, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 01, 1957 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 1957 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 01, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:26 am and setting at 06:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 17, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Jan 16, 1957.

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Who was born on January 01, 1957?


Famous people born on January 01, 1957:

  • Madolyn Smith Osborne
    Madolyn Smith Osborne

    Madolyn smith osborne is an american actress known for her roles in films such as urban cowboy and 2010: the year we make contact.

  • Whalen Albrecht

    Whalen Albrecht is an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of Intuit, the company behind popular financial software like QuickBooks and...

  • Parilee Pence

    American politician who served as the First Lady of Indiana.

  • Elizer Shkedy

    Former Israeli Air Force commander and politician.

  • Aala Al-Aswani

    Bestselling Egyptian author known for his novels.

  • Hilmar Oddsson

    Icelandic filmmaker known for his experimental and avant-garde films.

  • Nicandro Durante

    Nicandro Durante is the former CEO of British American Tobacco, one of the world's largest tobacco companies.

  • Louise Blouin

    Founder of Louise Blouin Media, a global arts and culture publishing company.

  • K.J. Parker

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  • Duanne Roth

    Duanne Roth is a computer scientist known for his contributions to the field of artificial intelligence.

  • Natsuko Shono

    Natsuko Shono is a Japanese novelist known for her works exploring themes of family, relationships, and social issues.

  • Ludger Vollmer

    Ludger Vollmer is a German architect known for his innovative and sustainable building designs.

  • Khalil Bendib

    An Algerian-American political cartoonist and journalist known for his satirical and critical depictions of U.S.

  • Wen Fuliang

    Wen Fuliang is a contemporary Chinese calligrapher known for his innovative and influential calligraphic works.

  • Gunhild Wallin

    Gunhild Wallin is a Swedish politician who has served as a member of the Riksdag, the Swedish parliament, since 2006.

  • Alecxander Stille

    Alecxander Stille is an American journalist and author who has written extensively on Italian politics and culture.

  • Toshie Abe

    Toshie Abe is a Japanese politician who has served in the House of Representatives of Japan since 1993.

  • Fatemah Jebelli

    Fatemah Jebelli is an Iranian politician who has served as a member of the Parliament of Iran since 1992.

  • Seri Wongmontha

    Seri Wongmontha is a Thai politician who has served as a member of the House of Representatives.

  • Axel Andersson

    Swedish politician who served as a member of the Riksdag, the Swedish parliament, from 1991 to 2014.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

  • Jonas Armstrong
    Jonas Armstrong

    An english actor of irish descent, he is best known for his appearances in television in the united kingdom.

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January 01, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 2 months old,

or 806 months and 27 days old,

or 3508 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24558 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 1957.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1957?

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 01, 1957.

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January 01, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 1957:

  • Milderd Blatch

    British politician known for his advocacy for social welfare reforms.

  • Samary Courtenay

    Samary Courtenay was a French actress who was known for her roles in French theater and film during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

  • Chestina Craig

    Founder of Craig Quality Control Company.

  • William Hubbert

    Served as a member of the Australian House of Representatives.

  • Kathrene Pinkerton

    Kathrene Pinkerton was an American novelist known for her historical fiction.

  • Mihail Ghelmegeanu

    Mihail Ghelmegeanu was a Romanian journalist and politician who played a role in the political landscape of Romania during the early 20th...

  • Isador Kaufman

    Isador Kaufman was a Russian-American painter known for his vibrant and expressive portraits.

  • Sayre Ramsdell

    Sayre Ramsdell was an American physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

  • Casten Amerongen

    Casten Amerongen was a Dutch painter known for his landscape and portrait works.

  • Denman Maley

    Denman Maley was an American painter known for his landscape and portrait works.

  • Alexine Fleuriot

    Alexine Fleuriot was a French novelist known for her works exploring the lives of women in the early 20th century.

  • Acacia

    Acacia Johnson was a renowned botanist known for her research on tropical plant species.

  • Ruth Draper

    Us elocutionist dies at 67 and 72.

  • Sean South

    Fergal o'hanlon and fergal o’hanlon were killed in the brookeborough raid.

  • Hans Wölpert
  • Eugen Payer

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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January 01, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 01, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 31st and January 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 01, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1957 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 01, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Green Door
  2. - Blueberry Hill
  3. - Love Me
  4. - Hey! Jealous Lover
  5. - A Rose And A Baby Ruth

January 01, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 1957 was Mary's Boy Child by Harry Belafonte, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 01, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 01, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mary's Boy Child
  2. - Singing The Blues
  3. - Wake Up Little Susie
  4. - Singing The Blues
  5. - Ma He's Making Eyes At Me

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January 01, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Throne of Blood

Throne of Blood

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Akira Kurosawa

Starring: Toshirô Mifune, Minoru Chiaki, Isuzu Yamada, Takashi Shimura

Country: United States of America

Giant

Giant

Release year: 1956

Directed by: George Stevens

Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Carroll Baker

Country: United States of America

Between Heaven and Hell

Between Heaven and Hell

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Robert Wagner, Terry Moore, Broderick Crawford, Buddy Ebsen

Pillars of the Sky

Pillars of the Sky

Release year: 1956

Directed by: George Marshall

Starring: Jeff Chandler, Dorothy Malone, Ward Bond, Keith Andes

Written on the Wind

Written on the Wind

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Douglas Sirk

Starring: Rock Hudson, Lauren Bacall, Robert Stack, Dorothy Malone

Country: United States of America

January 01, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 1957 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Call Boy

Call Boy

Release year: 1957

The Other Man

The Other Man

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Richard Eyre

Give Us This Day

Give Us This Day

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Adam Stern

Kidnapped

Kidnapped

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Alastair Reid

January 01, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 01, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Life Of The Party by Bennett Cerf

The Life Of The Party

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The Life of the Party

Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy

Profiles In Courage

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John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.

The Straight And Narrow Path by Honor Tracy

The Straight And Narrow Path

By:

Used copy in good condition with tight binding. Never a library book.

Don'T Go Near The Water by William Brinkley

Don'T Go Near The Water

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This novel is both a charming entertainment farce and a gentle love story. It takes place on a remote Pacific island in the final days of World War II.

The Bible As History by Werner Keller

The Bible As History

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This groundbreaking book, which sheds light on historical foundations of the best-selling book ever written--the Bible -- is now available in print.

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Who was the US President on January 01, 1957?

On January 01, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1957?

On January 01, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 1957?

On January 01, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

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What happened in 1957?

1957 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Blondie situation comedy premieres on NBC TV
  • Elvis Presley makes his 7th and final appearance on Ed Sullivan Show
  • Dutch Newspaper Society expels communist daily paper Truth

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What was the calendar for January 1957?

January 1957 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1957 calendar looked like.

Tuesday January 1, 1957