Tuesday July 16, 1957: on this day

July 16, 1957 was the 197th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is July 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 July 16, 1957, who was born and died on July 16, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 16, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. Band of Angels, directed by Raoul Walsh), TV series (e.g. Escape) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was July 16, 1957?


July 16, 1957 was a Tuesday and it was the 197th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1957 can also be written as 7/16/1957 in the US and as 16/7/1957 in UK and Europe.

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July 16, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 16, 1957:

  • Marine major john glenn sets transcontinental speed record (3:28:08).
  • United states marine major john glenn flies a f8u crusader supersonic jet from california to new york in 3 hours, 23 minutes and 8 seconds, setting a new transcontinental speed record.
  • Klm flight 844 crashes off the schouten islands in present day indonesia (then netherlands new guinea), killing 58 people.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 16, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on July 16, 1957 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 10:10 pm and setting at 11:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Aug 10, 1957.

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Who was born on July 16, 1957?


Famous people born on July 16, 1957:

  • Faye Grant
    Faye Grant

    American actress.

  • Jean-Louis Battistini

    French motorcycle racer, one the winners of le mans 24 hour motorcycle race.

  • Alexandra Marinina

    Ukrainian-russian colonel and author.

  • Clio Goldsmith

    Clio goldsmith is a french-british actress known for her roles in various films and television shows.

  • Wlodi Smolarek

    Soccer player (fc utrecht).

  • Alan Donnelly

    Mp (labour).

  • Włodzimierz Smolarek
  • Keith Edwards
  • Antonio Giarola
  • Adam Robak
  • Gordon Sondland
  • Alexandra Marinina (Алекса́ндра Мари́нина)

Whose famous birthday is on July 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 16th:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Katrina Kaif
    Katrina Kaif

    Katrina kaif is a british actress and model known for her work in bollywood films.

  • Corey Feldman
    Corey Feldman

    Corey feldman is a well-known american actor and musician, best known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as the goonies and stand by...

  • Phoebe Cates
    Phoebe Cates

    Phoebe cates is a former american actress known for her roles in popular 1980s films such as 'fast times at ridgemont high' and 'gremlins'.

  • Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell

    American comedian and actor who started his career on "saturday night live.

  • Ginger Rogers
    Ginger Rogers

    American actress and dancer, rogers was a glamour queen who wore chic clothes and sounded down-to-earth vowels.

  • Michael Flatley
    Michael Flatley

    A talented irish-american dancer taps at a staggering 28 taps per second.

  • Rubén Blades
    Rubén Blades

    Actor and singer-songwriter from panama.

  • Chris Pontius
    Chris Pontius

    American actor and jackass cast member.

  • Anita Brookner
    Anita Brookner

    English author and historian.

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


You are 66 years 9 months old,

or 801 months and 9 days old,

or 3484 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24390 days old,

if you were born on July 16, 1957.

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

There are 82 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 16, 1957:

  • Other Ness

    Eliot Ness was an American Prohibition agent famous for his role in bringing down the criminal empire of Al Capone in Chicago.

  • Serge Chaloff

What famous deaths happened on July 16th?

Famous deaths on July 16th:

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Harry Chapin
    Harry Chapin

    American singer, musician, trumpeter, and guitarist.

  • James Gammon
    James Gammon

    American actor (born in 1940).

  • Patsy Ruth Miller
    Patsy Ruth Miller

    Actress (wide open sap twin beds, sap), dies at 91.

  • Meli Lorca

    Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.

  • Lynnon Frost

    Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Carols Cruz

    Iconic Brazilian samba singer and actress.

  • Felma Hertz

    Contributed to the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

  • Jhonnie Winter

    Jhonnie Winter was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, and one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time.

  • Nguyen Du

    Vietnamese poet best known for writing 'The Tale of Kieu'.

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


Holidays on July 16, 1957:

  • Botswana - President's Day (2nd day)
  • Catholic - Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
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July 16, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 16, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 15th and July 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1957 was (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 16, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 15th and July 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
  2. - Love Letters In The Sand
  3. - So Rare
  4. - Bye Bye Love
  5. - It's Not For Me To Say

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 16, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 15th and July 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All Shook Up
  2. - Gamblin' Man / Putting On The Style
  3. - We Will Make Love
  4. - Little Darlin'
  5. - Around The World

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

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

Band of Angels

Band of Angels

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Raoul Walsh

Starring: Clark Gable, Yvonne De Carlo, Sidney Poitier, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Country: United States of America

Outlaw's Son

Outlaw's Son

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Lesley Selander

Starring: Dane Clark, Ben Cooper, Lori Nelson, Ellen Drew

Daughter of Dr. Jekyll

Daughter of Dr. Jekyll

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Edgar G. Ulmer

Starring: John Agar, Gloria Talbott, Arthur Shields, John Dierkes

The Cyclops

The Cyclops

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Bert I. Gordon

Starring: James Craig, Gloria Talbott, Lon Chaney Jr., Tom Drake

Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?

Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Frank Tashlin

Starring: Tony Randall, Jayne Mansfield, Betsy Drake, Joan Blondell

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

Escape

Escape

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Roar Uthaug

Scott Free

Scott Free

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Stephen Fredason Everson

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

Release year: 1957

Starring: David Janssen

Country: United States of America

Three Tough Guys

Three Tough Guys

Release year: 1957

From Me to You

From Me to You

Release year: 1957

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

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

The Nun'S Story by Kathryn Hulme

The Nun'S Story

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The story of the nun

The Innocent Ambassadors by Philip Wylie

The Innocent Ambassadors

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Rascals In Paradise by James A. Michener and Grove Day

Rascals In Paradise

By:

A thrilling collection of adventure stories by James A. Michener, nonfiction, returns to the most stunning place on Earth: the Islands that inspired Tales of the South Pacific.

The Scapegoat by Daphne du Maurier

The Scapegoat

By:

"Someone jolted me as I drank, and said, "Je vous demande pardon." As I tried to move to give him space, he turned around and looked at me, and I at him.

The Short Reign Of Pippin Iv by John Steinbeck

The Short Reign Of Pippin Iv

By:

John Steinbeck's only political satire, The Short Reign of Pippin IV turns the French Revolution upside-down as Pippin Heristal, an amateur astronomer, is drafted to lead the country.

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Who was the US President on July 16, 1957?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 16, 1957?

On July 16, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 16th?

July 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of July. 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 July 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: airstrikes by the syrian government targeting residential areas in jisr al-shughur and khan shaykhun in idlib province kill at least nine civilians, and injure fourteen others.
  • 2018 - 2015-2018 iraqi protests - demonstrations in iraq leave many people dead and create mass unrest.
  • 2017 - Jodie whittaker will replace peter capaldi in the 13th doctor's incarnation, making her the first woman to assume the role of doctor who's science fiction television series.

Find out more about July 16th

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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 July 1957?

July 1957 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1957 calendar looked like.

Tuesday July 16, 1957