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April 23, 1957 was the 113th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is April 23, 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 April 23, 1957, who was born and died on April 23, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 23, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. All Shook Up by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. Something of Value, directed by Richard Brooks), TV series (e.g. Sara Crewe) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 23rd, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 23, 1957?
- April 23, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 23, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 23, 1957?
- April 23, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 23, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
- April 23, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 23, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
- April 23, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 23, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 23, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 23, 1957?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1957?
- Who was the Pope on April 23, 1957?
What day of the week was April 23, 1957?
April 23, 1957 was a Tuesday and it was the 113th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 23, 1957 can also be written as 4/23/1957 in the US and as 23/4/1957 in UK and Europe.
April 23, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 23, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 23rd, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 23, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 23, 1957 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 April 23, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 01:41 am and setting at 01:49 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1957 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1957.
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Who was born on April 23, 1957?
Famous people born on April 23, 1957:
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Jan HooksAmerican actress and comedienne (b. 1957).
- Marguerite Barankitse
Known for her work in helping orphaned children in Burundi.
- Michel Blaton
Belgian equestrian placed 13th in team jumping and 55th in individual jumping at atlanta olympics, august 1996.
- Neville Brody
Renowned graphic designer known for his innovative work in typography.
- Kenji Kawai
Japanese composer known for his work on anime soundtracks and film scores.
- Bay Garnett
Fashion stylist and editor known for her influential work in the fashion industry.
- Fulton Allem
Fulton Allem is a South African professional golfer who has won multiple tournaments on the PGA Tour.
- Jan Hooks in Decatur
Georgia, usa; comedienne actress (saturday night live, designing women).
- Kathleen Lynch in Motueka
New zealand; cyclist (olympics 1996).
- Donald Tusk
Statesman.
- Tonino Zangardi
- Pia Baldisserri
- Bjørn Brandt
- Dominique Horwitz
- Pasquale Nicoscia
- Patrik Ouředník
- Dieter Wiedenmann
Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:
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Shirley TempleShirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.
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John CenaWwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.
![Dev Patel]()
Dev PatelDev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.
![Silvana Mangano]()
Silvana ManganoItalian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.
![Michael Moore]()
Michael MooreMoore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...
![Jaime King]()
Jaime KingAmerican actress and model.
![Taio Cruz]()
Taio CruzTaio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.
![Valerie Bertinelli]()
Valerie BertinelliValerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...
![Roy Orbison]()
Roy OrbisonAmerican singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.
![George Lopez]()
George LopezMexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.
April 23, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 66 years 11 months old,
or 803 months and 26 days old,
or 3495 weeks and 2 days old,
or 24467 days old,
if you were born on April 23, 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 April 23, 1957?
There are 5 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1957?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 23, 1957.
April 23, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 23, 1957:
- William Orlamond
Actor (flesh & devil words & music), died at 89.
- Roy Campbell
- Guido Fantoni
- Ernest Miller
What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?
Famous deaths on April 23rd:
![Paulette Goddard]()
Paulette GoddardPaulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.
![Satyajit Ray]()
Satyajit RayIndian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.
![Howard Cosell]()
Howard CosellAmerican sports commentator and broadcaster.
![John Mills]()
John MillsBritish actor, producer, singer, and film star.
![Buster Crabbe]()
Buster CrabbeAmerican swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.
![William Hartnell]()
William HartnellLondon, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).
![Albert Salmi]()
Albert SalmiActor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.
- Gera Bard
Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.
- Anahla Shakespeare
Iconic English playwright and poet.
- Shaft Shakespeare
Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 23rd
April 23, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 23, 1957:
- UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
- Independence Day for the Conch Republic
- National Beer Day in Germany
- Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
- Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
- Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
- Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia
Observances on April 23, 1957:
- World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
- English Language Day
- Spanish Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 23, 1957:
- Saint Gerard (d.1138)
- Saint Adalbert of Prague
April 23, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 23, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 22nd and April 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 23, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.
April 23, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 23, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - All Shook Up
- The Diamonds - Little Darlin'
- Perry Como - Round And Round
- Buddy Knox - Party Doll
- Ferlin Husky - Gone
April 23, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 1957 was Cumberland Gap by Lonnie Donegan, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.
April 23, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 23, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Lonnie Donegan - Cumberland Gap
- Tab Hunter - Young Love
- Harry Belafonte - The Banana Boat Song
- Pat Boone - Don't Forbid Me
- Little Richard - Long Tall Sally
April 23, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 23, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Something of Value
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Richard Brooks
Starring: Rock Hudson, Dana Wynter, Wendy Hiller, Juano Hernandez
Saint Joan
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Otto Preminger
Starring: Richard Widmark, Richard Todd, Anton Walbrook, John Gielgud
Untamed Youth
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Howard W. Koch
Starring: Mamie Van Doren, Lori Nelson, John Russell, Don Burnett
The Curse of Frankenstein
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Terence Fisher
Starring: Peter Cushing, Hazel Court, Robert Urquhart, Christopher Lee
Country: United States of America
All Mine to Give
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Allen Reisner
Starring: Glynis Johns, Cameron Mitchell, Rex Thompson, Patty McCormack
April 23, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 23, 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:
Sara Crewe
Release year: 1957
Leave It to Beaver
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Andy Cadiff
Living It Up
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Antonio Cuadri
Let's Dance
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Norman Z. McLeod
Tales of Wells Fargo
Release year: 1957
April 23, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 23, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Day Of Infamy
By: Walter Lord
Special 60th anniversary edition by the author of A Night to Remember, a bestselling re-creation that reveals the surprise attack at Pearl Harbor.
The Scapegoat
By: Daphne du Maurier
"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.
Profiles In Courage
By: John F. Kennedy
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 Last Angry Man
By: Gerald Green
"There are not enough people who get mad, just plain mad. Sam Abelman is a doctor who doesn't take the easy route.
Who was the US President on April 23, 1957?
On April 23, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1957?
On April 23, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 23, 1957?
On April 23, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about April 23rd?
April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of April. 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 April 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
- 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.
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 April 1957?
April 1957 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
