Wednesday January 16, 1957: on this day

January 16, 1957 was the 16th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 16, 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 16, 1957, who was born and died on January 16, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Green Door by Jim Lowe), movies (e.g. The Wings of Eagles, directed by John Ford), TV series (e.g. Lunchbox) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 16th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 16, 1957?


January 16, 1957 was a Wednesday and it was the 16th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1957 can also be written as 1/16/1957 in the US and as 16/1/1957 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1957 in January 1957 calendar

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January 16, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 1957:

  • 3 b-52s leave california for 1st non-stop round world flights
  • The cavern club opens in liverpool.
  • Dwight d. eisenhower is inaugurated for a second term as president of the united states.
  • Israel withdraws from the sinai peninsula (captured from egypt on october 29, 1956).
  • The new york city ampquotmad bomberampquot, george p. metesky, is arrested in waterbury, connecticut, and is charged with planting more than 30 bombs.

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January 16, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th 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 16, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 16th, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 16, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 16, 1957 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 16, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:52 pm and setting at 07:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 17, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Feb 14, 1957.

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Who was born on January 16, 1957?


Famous people born on January 16, 1957:

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

  • Norman Lamb

    Norman Lamb is a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament.

  • Jurijs Andrejevs

    Latvian manager and footballer.

  • Mark Pawsey

    English politician and businessman.

  • Ian Atkins
  • Stanley Tshosane
  • Joey Camen
  • Bedri Omuri
  • Stojan Kuret
  • Carlos Urizar

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Laura Schlessinger
    Laura Schlessinger

    American radio personality and counselor.

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January 16, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 3 months old,

or 807 months and 7 days old,

or 3509 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24569 days old,

if you were born on January 16, 1957.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 1957?

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 16, 1957.

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January 16, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 16, 1957:

  • Arturo Toscanini

    Arturo toscanini was an italian conductor known for his intensity, perfectionism, and his work with the nbc symphony orchestra.

  • Alexander Cambridge

    1st earl of athlone, english general and politician, 16th governor general of canada (b. 1874).

  • 1st Earl of Athlone

    British royal, brother to queen mary (born in 1874).

  • Antonius van Nieuwenhuizen
  • Alessandro di Teck

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

  • Ndrew Wyeth

    Renowned American realist painter known for his rural landscapes and portraits.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

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January 16, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 16, 1957:

  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand
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January 16, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 16, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 14th and January 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 16, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1957 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 16, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 16, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Green Door
  2. - Moonlight Gambler
  3. - Blueberry Hill
  4. - Love Me
  5. - The Banana Boat Song

January 16, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1957 was Singing The Blues by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 16, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 16, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Singing The Blues
  2. - Singing The Blues
  3. - The Garden Of Eden
  4. - St Therese Of The Roses
  5. - Just Walkin' In The Rain

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January 16, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 16, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Wings of Eagles

The Wings of Eagles

Release year: 1957

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Dan Dailey, Ward Bond

Country: United States of America

The Young Stranger

The Young Stranger

Release year: 1957

Directed by: John Frankenheimer

Starring: James MacArthur, Kim Hunter, James Daly, James Gregory

The Quiet Gun

The Quiet Gun

Release year: 1957

Directed by: William F. Claxton

Starring: Forrest Tucker, Mara Corday, Jim Davis, Kathleen Crowley

Top Secret Affair

Top Secret Affair

Release year: 1957

Directed by: H.C. Potter

Starring: Susan Hayward, Kirk Douglas, Paul Stewart, Jim Backus

Gun for a Coward

Gun for a Coward

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Abner Biberman

Starring: Fred MacMurray, Jeffrey Hunter, Janice Rule, Chill Wills

January 16, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 16, 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:

Lunchbox

Lunchbox

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Giovanni Galindo

Be My Guest

Be My Guest

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Lance Comfort

Anything Goes

Anything Goes

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Sid Smith

Call Boy

Call Boy

Release year: 1957

Give Us This Day

Give Us This Day

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Adam Stern

January 16, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 16, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Autumn Across America by Edwin Way Teale

Autumn Across America

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This is the story of a roving, 20,000-mile pilgrimage that took place from Cape Cod to California. It was during the most vibrant season of the year.

This Hallowed Ground by Bruce Catton

This Hallowed Ground

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Bruce Catton, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, first published the classic Civil War account in 1955. It captures both the dramatic scope of the epic struggle and intimate experience of that epic struggle all in one volume.

The Last Of The Wine by Mary Renault

The Last Of The Wine

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Two young Athenians, Alexiass and Lysis are featured in The Last of the Wine. They compete in the Palaestra, travel to the Olympic Games, fight in the wars against Sparta and study under Socrates.

The Fbi Story by Don Whitehead

The Fbi Story

By:

Informative

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.

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Who was the US President on January 16, 1957?

On January 16, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 1957?

On January 16, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1957?

On January 16, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 16th?

January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

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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.

Wednesday January 16, 1957