Friday December 13, 1957: on this day

December 13, 1957 was the 347th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 13, 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 December 13, 1957, who was born and died on December 13, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 13, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. Wild Strawberries, directed by Ingmar Bergman), TV series (e.g. Zwischen Frühstück Und Gänsebraten) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 13th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 13, 1957?


December 13, 1957 was a Friday and it was the 347th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 13, 1957 can also be written as 12/13/1957 in the US and as 13/12/1957 in UK and Europe.

December 13, 1957 in December 1957 calendar

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December 13, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 13, 1957:

  • The m  6.5 farsinaj earthquake strikes iran with a maximum mercalli intensity of vii, causing at least 1,119 deaths and damaging over 5,000 homes.

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December 13, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 13, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 13th, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 13, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 13, 1957 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 December 13, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 10:39 pm and setting at 12:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 07, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1958.

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Who was born on December 13, 1957?


Famous people born on December 13, 1957:

  • Steve Buscemi
    Steve Buscemi

    Versatile actor known for his work in films like 'Fargo' and 'Reservoir Dogs.

  • Morris Day

    American musician and lead singer of The Time, known for his contributions to funk and R&B music.

  • Ace Collins

    American author specializing in inspirational and true crime books.

  • Luca Di Fulvio

    Bestselling author of historical fiction novels.

  • Sheila E.

    Musician.

  • Pierre Moreau

    Politician.

  • Jean-Marie Messier

    French businessman.

  • Eric Marienthal

    American saxophonist (chick corea elektric band, gordon goodwin's big phat band).

  • Hirokazu Tanaka
  • Sven-Eric Bechtolf
  • Peter Deming
  • Filippo Iannone
  • David Leveaux
  • Abdellah Medjadi Liegeon
  • Wayne Shelford

Whose famous birthday is on December 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 13th:

  • Taylor Swift
    Taylor Swift

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer

    Christopher Plummer was a Canadian actor known for his versatile performances in films such as 'The Sound of Music', 'Beginners', and 'The...

  • Jamie Foxx
    Jamie Foxx

    Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in films like 'Ray' and 'Django Unchained'.

  • Dick Van Dyke
    Dick Van Dyke

    Renowned actor known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

  • Laurence Leboeuf
    Laurence Leboeuf

    Canadian actress.

  • Tony Curran
    Tony Curran

    Scottish actor.

  • Jim Davidson
    Jim Davidson

    English comedian, a cheeky cockney.

  • Herman Cain
    Herman Cain

    American political activist and businessman.

  • Johnny Whitaker
    Johnny Whitaker

    American actor and singer, best known for his performances on television and film during his childhood.

  • Van Heflin
    Van Heflin

    Walters, oklahoma -- actor (great adventure, madame bovary).

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December 13, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 66 years 4 months old,

or 796 months and 12 days old,

or 3462 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24240 days old,

if you were born on December 13, 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 December 13, 1957?

There are 232 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 13, 1957.

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December 13, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 13, 1957:

  • Guido Mussini
  • Harcourt Williams

What famous deaths happened on December 13th?

Famous deaths on December 13th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Heather Angel
    Heather Angel

    Oxford, england -- actress (informer last of mohicans).

  • Kathy Staff
    Kathy Staff

    British actress (born 1928).

  • Lupe Velez
    Lupe Velez

    Mexican-american actress, who was a fiery star in the '30s & '40s.

  • Sanuel Johnson

    Renowned English writer and lexicographer.

  • Vasily Kandinsky

    Russian painter and art theorist, credited with painting some of the first purely abstract works.

  • Richard Holbrooke

    Richard Holbrooke was an American diplomat and journalist who served as the United States Special Representative for Afghanistan and...

  • Deny Johnson

    Olympic gold medalist sprinter known for his speed and agility.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 13th

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December 13, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 13, 1957:

  • Roman festivals - Tellus was worshipped in the district Carinae at the Esquiline Hill, and a lectisternium or table was spread for Ceres.
  • R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Lucy
  • Also see December 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • In the Julian calendar before the Gregorian reform, this was the shortest day and longest night, and widely celebrated as such
  • In the Irish calendar the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday following the Feast of Saint Lucy were observed as Quarter tense.
  • Malta - Republic Day (since 1974)
  • St. Lucia's Day in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
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December 13, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 13, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 9th and December 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 13, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 1957 was Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 13, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 13, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Jailhouse Rock
  2. - You Send Me
  3. - Wake Up Little Susie
  4. - Silhouettes
  5. - Raunchy

December 13, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 13, 1957 was Mary's Boy Child by Harry Belafonte, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 13, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 13, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mary's Boy Child
  2. - Wake Up Little Susie
  3. - Ma He's Making Eyes At Me
  4. - My Special Angel
  5. - I Love You Baby

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December 13, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 13, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Wild Strawberries

Wild Strawberries

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Victor Sjöström, Bibi Andersson, Ingrid Thulin, Gunnar Björnstrand

Country: United States of America

The Enemy Below

The Enemy Below

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Dick Powell

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Curd Jürgens, David Hedison, Theodore Bikel

Country: United States of America

Old Yeller

Old Yeller

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Starring: Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker, Tommy Kirk, Jeff York

Country: United States of America

The Mysterians

The Mysterians

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Ishirô Honda

Starring: Kenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa, Momoko Kôchi, Akihiko Hirata

Witness for the Prosecution

Witness for the Prosecution

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester

Country: United States of America

December 13, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 13, 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:

Zwischen Frühstück und Gänsebraten

Zwischen Frühstück und Gänsebraten

Release year: 1957

26 Men

26 Men

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Tristram Coffin, Kelo Henderson

Country: United States of America

Trackdown

Trackdown

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Richard T. Heffron

Starring: Robert Culp

Country: United States of America

The Real McCoys

The Real McCoys

Release year: 1957

Written by:

Directed by: Richard Crenna

Starring: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Tony Martinez

Country: United States of America

The Court of Last Resort

The Court of Last Resort

Release year: 1957

Country: United States of America

December 13, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 13, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Kids Say The Darndest Things! by Art Linkletter

Kids Say The Darndest Things!

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This famous collection of wisdom and witticisms for children has been printed almost 50 years ago. A facsimile edition is available to entertain a new generation.

The Sound Of Thunder by Taylor Caldwell

The Sound Of Thunder

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Please Don'T Eat The Daisies by Jean Kerr

Please Don'T Eat The Daisies

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Since its initial publication in 1957, Please Don't eat the Daisies was sold in millions. It was made into a movie in 1960 with Doris Day and David Niven, and then a television series.

Stay Alive All Your Life by Norman Vincent Peale

Stay Alive All Your Life

By:

"Those who have received assistance from The Power of Positive Thinking can find further guidance in these pages to help them live a more creative and dynamic life."

Parkinson'S Law by C. Northcote Parkinson

Parkinson'S Law

By:

Parkinson's Law says that work expands to fill available time. Although this is something that management consultants, bureaucrats, and efficiency experts have repeatedly denied, it is supported by disinterested observation by any individual.

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Who was the US President on December 13, 1957?

On December 13, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1957?

On December 13, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 13, 1957?

On December 13, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 13th?

December 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of December. 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 December 13th, such as:

  • 2018 - Conflict in northern mali: around 42 people are killed by jihadists riding motorcycles in an attack on tuareg camps in mali.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: at least 30 people were killed in air strikes by the saudi-led coalition against a rebel police camp in yemen's capital sanaa.
  • 2016 - Botroseya church bombing: the islamic state of iraq and the levant claimed responsibility for the bombing of the egyptian coptic church in cairo, which claimed 25 lives on the 11th of december.

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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 December 1957?

December 1957 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1957 calendar looked like.

Friday December 13, 1957