Wednesday October 16, 1957: on this day

October 16, 1957 was the 289th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 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 October 16, 1957, who was born and died on October 16, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 16, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. Honeycomb by Jimmie Rodgers), movies (e.g. Paths of Glory, directed by Stanley Kubrick), TV series (e.g. 26 Men) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 16, 1957?


October 16, 1957 was a Wednesday and it was the 289th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1957 can also be written as 10/16/1957 in the US and as 16/10/1957 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1957 in October 1957 calendar

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October 16, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 16, 1957:

  • Queen elizabeth and prince philip visits williamsburg virginia
  • Usaf sends 2 aluminium bullets into space

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:26 pm and setting at 02:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 08, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Nov 07, 1957.

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Who was born on October 16, 1957?


Famous people born on October 16, 1957:

  • Nickolaos Michaloliakos

    Greek far-right politician and leader of the Golden Dawn party.

  • Priidu Beier

    Estonian poet and educator.

  • Mira Nair

    Director.

  • Jacques Viguier

    French law professor is accused of murdering suzanne, his wife.

  • Alex Fort Brescia

    Peruvian businessman.

  • Katalin Kováts
  • Guntars Krasts
  • Joseph Jude Tyson
  • Michael Wiley
  • Vince DiCola
  • Claudio De Tommasi
  • Georges Jacomo
  • Sabine John

Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:

  • Hema Malini
    Hema Malini

    Hema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins

    American actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Suzanne Somers
    Suzanne Somers

    American actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.

  • Elsa Zylberstein
    Elsa Zylberstein

    French stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.

  • Linda Darnell
    Linda Darnell

    American actress.

  • Corinna Harfouch
    Corinna Harfouch

    German actress.

  • David Zucker
    David Zucker

    American film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

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


You are 66 years 6 months old,

or 798 months and 10 days old,

or 3471 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24299 days old,

if you were born on October 16, 1957.

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

There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 16, 1957:

  • John Anthony Sydney Ritson

    English rugby player, mines inspector, engineer and educator (b. 1887).

  • Ralph Benatzky
  • Giuseppe Pedrazzini

What famous deaths happened on October 16th?

Famous deaths on October 16th:

  • Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr

    Scottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...

  • Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner

    Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

  • Roy Dotrice
    Roy Dotrice

    Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).

  • Audra Lindley
    Audra Lindley

    American actress (d. 1997).

  • Jean Shepherd
    Jean Shepherd

    Multi-media comedian and writer from america.

  • John Dunsworth
    John Dunsworth

    Canadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).

  • Shirley Booth
    Shirley Booth

    Actress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.

  • Rick Jason
    Rick Jason

    American actor (b. 1923).

  • Dan Dailey
    Dan Dailey

    American actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).

  • Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter

    Long beach, new york -- actor.

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


Observances on October 16, 1957:

  • World Food Day [FAO]
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October 16, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1957 was Honeycomb by Jimmie Rodgers, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

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

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

  1. - Honeycomb
  2. - Tammy
  3. - Wake Up Little Susie
  4. - That'll Be The Day
  5. - Diana

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1957 was Diana by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

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

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

  1. - Diana
  2. - That'll Be The Day
  3. - Tammy
  4. - Love Letters In The Sand
  5. - Party

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

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

Paths of Glory

Paths of Glory

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Stanley Kubrick

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Ralph Meeker, Adolphe Menjou, George Macready

Country: United States of America

No Down Payment

No Down Payment

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Joanne Woodward, Sheree North, Tony Randall, Jeffrey Hunter

Joe Dakota

Joe Dakota

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Richard Bartlett

Starring: Jock Mahoney, Luana Patten, Charles McGraw, Barbara Lawrence

Ride Out for Revenge

Ride Out for Revenge

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Bernard Girard

Starring: Rory Calhoun, Gloria Grahame, Lloyd Bridges, Joanne Gilbert

Pal Joey

Pal Joey

Release year: 1957

Directed by: George Sidney

Starring: Rita Hayworth, Frank Sinatra, Kim Novak, Barbara Nichols

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Guillaume Brac

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

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

The Day Christ Died by Jim Bishop

The Day Christ Died

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"This book is about the most dramatic day of history, the day Jesus of Nazareth was killed.

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."

The Organization Man by William H. Whyte Jr

The Organization Man

By:

The Organization Man is the first comprehensive study of a way to live that many Americans now lead, and many more will soon.

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 World Of Suzie Wong by Richard Mason

The World Of Suzie Wong

By:

Penguin Books has reintroduced the classic story of the love between a British artist, and a Chinese prostitute.

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Who was the US President on October 16, 1957?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 16, 1957?

On October 16, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 16th?

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

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
  • 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.

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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 October 1957?

October 1957 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1957 calendar looked like.

Wednesday October 16, 1957