Wednesday January 23, 1957: on this day

January 23, 1957 was the 23rd day of the year 1957, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 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 January 23, 1957, who was born and died on January 23, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 23, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. Young Love by Sonny James), movies (e.g. The Wings of Eagles, directed by John Ford), TV series (e.g. Discorama) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 23rd, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 23, 1957?


January 23, 1957 was a Wednesday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1957 can also be written as 1/23/1957 in the US and as 23/1/1957 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1957 in January 1957 calendar

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January 23, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 23, 1957:

  • Ku klux klan members force truck driver willie edwards to jump off a bridge into the alabama river he drowns as a result.
  • American inventor walter frederick morrison sells the rights to his flying disc to the wham-o toy company, which later renames it the "frisbee".

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January 23, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius 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 23, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 23, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 23rd, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 23, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on January 23, 1957 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 23, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 12:59 am and setting at 12:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 16, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Feb 14, 1957.

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Who was born on January 23, 1957?


Famous people born on January 23, 1957:

  • Marguerette Barankitse

    Humanitarian and social entrepreneur who founded Maison Shalom, helping children affected by conflict.

  • Caroline Princess of Hanover

    Caroline princess of hanover is a member of the monegasque royal family and is mostly known for her philanthropic work and her involvement...

  • Caroline

    Princess of hanover.

  • Caroline of Monaco

    Royalty.

  • Lou Schuler

    American journalist and author.

  • Caroline Louise Marguerite Grimaldi

    Monte carlo, monaco -- princess.

  • Earl Falconer
  • Martine Ducroz
  • Christian Masset
  • Frankie Sanders
  • Leilani Kai
  • Paul Steiner
  • Caroline Grimaldi
  • Carolina Grimaldi Kelly
  • Carolina de Mónaco

Whose famous birthday is on January 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 23rd:

  • Tito Ortiz
    Tito Ortiz

    Tito ortiz is an american retired ufc fighter known for his long and successful career in mixed martial arts.

  • Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau

    French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

  • Mariska Hargitay
    Mariska Hargitay

    American actress, recognized family.

  • Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer

    Dutch actor who excels in the role of villain in films like "blade runner," nighthawks, and "the hitcher.

  • Chesley Sullenberger
    Chesley Sullenberger

    American commercial airline pilot who was celebrated for landing his usairways plane carrying 155 passengers and crew on the hudson river in...

  • Dan Duryea
    Dan Duryea

    Dan Duryea was a talented actor known for his roles in film noir and westerns.

  • Jack Reynor
    Jack Reynor

    Movie actor.

  • Gail O'Grady
    Gail O'Grady

    Gail o'grady is an american actress known for her roles in television series such as nypd blue and american dreams.

  • Richard Roxburgh
    Richard Roxburgh

    Richard roxburgh is an australian actor and producer known for his roles in moulin rouge! and the sherlock holmes film series.

  • Ariadna Gil
    Ariadna Gil

    Ariadna gil is a spanish actress known for her roles in films such as belle époque and pan's labyrinth.

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January 23, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 3 months old,

or 807 months and 4 days old,

or 3509 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24566 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 23, 1957?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 23rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 23, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 23, 1957.

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January 23, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 23, 1957:

  • Ray Cummings

    Prolific writer of science fiction and fantasy novels.

  • Willie Edwards

    American murder victim (d. 1957).

  • Jean Forestier
  • Tom Smith

What famous deaths happened on January 23rd?

Famous deaths on January 23rd:

  • Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook

    American actor on screen and stage, whose first film was "the group" (1966).

  • Jack Oakie
    Jack Oakie

    American comedian who appeared on more than 100 films, including charlie chaplin’s classic 1940 film "the great dictator".

  • Freddie Bartholomew
    Freddie Bartholomew

    England, united kingdom -- actor (anna karenina, david copperfield).

  • Gorden Kaye
    Gorden Kaye

    English singer and actor.

  • Craig Charles
    Craig Charles

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Paul Robeson
    Paul Robeson

    American actor and activist, singer (d. 1976).

  • Hope Hampton
    Hope Hampton

    Actress (star dust and lawful larcency), died at 83.

  • Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe

    Actor (houdini, thx-1138, homebodies), dies at 95.

  • Jack LaLanne
    Jack LaLanne

    American nutritionist and fitness expert (born in 1914).

  • Salvador Dalí

    Salvador Dalí was a renowned Spanish surrealist artist who also ventured into entrepreneurship, creating his own perfume line and other...

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January 23, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 23, 1957:

  • Pie Day
  • The Saddest day of the year is January 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [1]
  • Roman Catholic Church: Feast of Blessed Marianne of Molokai
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January 23, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 23, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 21st and January 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 23, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 1957 was Young Love by Sonny James, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

January 23, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 23, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 21st and January 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Young Love
  2. - The Green Door
  3. - Moonlight Gambler
  4. - Young Love
  5. - Blueberry Hill

January 23, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 1957 was Singing The Blues by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

January 23, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 23, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 21st and January 27th. 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 23, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 23, 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 23, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Discorama

Discorama

Release year: 1957

Tomahawk

Tomahawk

Release year: 1957

Directed by: George Sherman

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

January 23, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 23, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Decisive Battle Of Nashville by Stanley Fitzgerald Horn

The Decisive Battle Of Nashville

By:

"The Battle of Nashville (December 15-16, 1864) ended the Confederacy’s last offensive action and removed the Confederate Army of Tennessee as an effective fighting force from the field.

Much Ado About Me by Fred Allen

Much Ado About Me

By:

Fred Allen, radio and film star, has written Much Ado About Me.

Three Saints And A Sinner by Louise Hall Tharp

Three Saints And A Sinner

By:

Little, Brown 1956, 1st., Very Good., Text Clean. No dust jacket. Private bookplate. Light wear. 406 pages. First edition. [Biography, Julia Ward Howe, Louisa Ward, Samuel Ward, Annie Ward] Out-of-print and

The Last Of The Wine by Mary Renault

The Last Of The Wine

By:

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 Nun'S Story by Kathryn Hulme

The Nun'S Story

By:

The story of the nun

history

Who was the US President on January 23, 1957?

On January 23, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 23, 1957?

On January 23, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 23, 1957?

On January 23, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 23rd?

January 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Three michigan residents were arrested at gerald r. ford international airport on suspicion of conspiring to support islamic state.
  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): a double car bombing in benghazi leaves at least 33 dead and "dozens" more injured. according to local officials, the victims include both civilians and military personnel.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war - the yemeni army claims it has retaken the port of mocha from houthi rebels.

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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 23, 1957