Friday May 24, 1957: on this day

May 24, 1957 was the 144th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 24, 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 May 24, 1957, who was born and died on May 24, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 24, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. All Shook Up by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. A Face in the Crowd, directed by Elia Kazan), TV series (e.g. From Me To You) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 24th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 24, 1957?


May 24, 1957 was a Friday and it was the 144th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 1957 can also be written as 5/24/1957 in the US and as 24/5/1957 in UK and Europe.

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May 24, 1957: What happened on that day?


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May 24, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 24, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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May 24, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 24, 1957 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 24, 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 May 24, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 02:33 am and setting at 04:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 13, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Jun 12, 1957.

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Who was born on May 24, 1957?


Famous people born on May 24, 1957:

  • Dana Priest

    Dana Priest is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist known for her work at The Washington Post.

  • Craig Brown

    Critic.

  • John G Rowland American politician (Representative-Republican-Connecticut

    1985-).

  • Walter Moers
  • John G. Rowland
  • Artie Hatzes
  • Roberta Gasparetti

Whose famous birthday is on May 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 24th:

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    Douglas fairbanks was a prominent american actor known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films, such as 'the mark of zorro' and 'the...

  • Priscilla Presley
    Priscilla Presley

    German-american actress, journalist, author, and business executive.

  • Eric Cantona
    Eric Cantona

    He was a french soccer player and one of the most gifted athletes of his generation.

  • Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas

    Kristin scott thomas is an english actress known for her roles in the english patient and four weddings and a funeral.

  • Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent

    Jim broadbent is an english actor known for his versatile performances in both film and television, including roles in 'iris', 'moulin...

  • Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina

    London, england -- actor (enchantedapril, prick up your ears).

  • Sybil Danning
    Sybil Danning

    American playboy cover girl, and actress in impact roles.

  • Cecilia Cheung
    Cecilia Cheung

    Actress and singer from hong kong.

  • Lilli Palmer
    Lilli Palmer

    German actress with many awards and two nominations for the golden globes.

  • Tommy Chong
    Tommy Chong

    Comedian and actor known for his role in the 'Cheech & Chong' comedy duo.

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May 24, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 66 years 9 months old,

or 801 months and 24 days old,

or 3486 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24406 days old,

if you were born on May 24, 1957.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 24, 1957?

There are 66 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 24, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 24, 1957.

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May 24, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 24, 1957:

  • Deolinda do Carmo Salvado da Conceição
  • Alessio De Bon

What famous deaths happened on May 24th?

Famous deaths on May 24th:

  • Rachel Kempson
    Rachel Kempson

    English-american actress (d.2003).

  • Edward Mulhare
    Edward Mulhare

    Cork city, ireland -- actor.

  • Asta Nielsen
    Asta Nielsen

    Danish silent film actress known for her pioneering work in early cinema.

  • Guy Kibbee
    Guy Kibbee

    Actor (captain blood and babes in arms), died at 74.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    At 83 years old, a heart attack kills the american comedian/toastermaster general (diary of young comic).

  • John Foster Dulles
    John Foster Dulles

    American, 52nd secretary of state united states (born 1888).

  • Mitzi Green
    Mitzi Green

    Actress (huckleberry finn - tom sawyer), is killed at 48.

  • Nicholaos Copernicus

    Revolutionized the understanding of the universe with his heliocentric model.

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May 24, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 24, 1957:

  • Aldersgate Day (Methodism).
  • Canada: Victoria Day, on this date or the Monday before it. In Quebec, it is known as National Patriotes Day (JournTe nationale des patriotes). The holiday is often referred to as "May Two-Four," -- a "two-four" being slang for a case of beer with 24 bottles or cans.
  • Bermuda: Bermuda Day.
  • Eritrea: National Day.
  • Macedonia: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Macedonian Script and Culture Day.
  • Mary, Help of the Christians
  • Bulgaria: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Script Day.

Saints celebrated on May 24, 1957:

  • Saints Donatianus and Rogatianus
  • Saint Amadl
  • Saint Suzanna
  • Saint Sarah is celebrated in Camargue, France by the Roma or Gypsies.
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May 24, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 24, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 24, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 24, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 24, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All Shook Up
  2. - Little Darlin'
  3. - Round And Round
  4. - Gone
  5. - A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation)

May 24, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 24, 1957 was Butterfly by Andy Williams, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 24, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 24, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Butterfly
  2. - Rock-A-Billy
  3. - Cumberland Gap
  4. - When I Fall In Love
  5. - The Banana Boat Song

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May 24, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 24, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Face in the Crowd

A Face in the Crowd

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Elia Kazan

Starring: Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Walter Matthau

Country: United States of America

Love in the Afternoon

Love in the Afternoon

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: Gary Cooper, Audrey Hepburn, Maurice Chevalier, John McGiver

Country: United States of America

Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

Release year: 1957

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Rhonda Fleming, Jo Van Fleet

Country: United States of America

The D.I.

The D.I.

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Jack Webb

Starring: Jack Webb, Don Dubbins, Jackie Loughery, Lin McCarthy

The Wayward Bus

The Wayward Bus

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Victor Vicas

Starring: Joan Collins, Jayne Mansfield, Dan Dailey, Rick Jason

May 24, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 24, 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:

From Me to You

From Me to You

Release year: 1957

Directed by: ---

Sara Crewe

Sara Crewe

Release year: 1957

Leave It to Beaver

Leave It to Beaver

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Andy Cadiff

Living It Up

Living It Up

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Antonio Cuadri

Let's Dance

Let's Dance

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Norman Z. McLeod

May 24, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 24, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

The Towers Of Trebizond by Rose Macaulay

The Towers Of Trebizond

By:

The New York Times hailed it as "an absolute delight, the most brilliantly witty and charming novel I have ever read since I don't recall when."

This Hallowed Ground by Bruce Catton

This Hallowed Ground

By:

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 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.

The Day Christ Died by Jim Bishop

The Day Christ Died

By:

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

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Who was the US President on May 24, 1957?

On May 24, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 24, 1957?

On May 24, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 24, 1957?

On May 24, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 24th?

May 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of May. 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 May 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Iran-united states relations : president donald trump orders 1,500 troops to the persian gulf and several patriot missile launchers as tensions rise between iran and the united states.
  • 2018 - Mississauga restaurant bombing: 15 people were injured when two suspects set off an improvised explosive device in a mississauga restaurant. the suspects fled immediately. (reuters),
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: british police have arrested six suspects in the ongoing investigation into monday's fatal explosion. one of them was a 23-year old man. he was taken into custody on tuesday. (abc news), (reuters) (reuters2) the libyan counter terrorism forces have taken into custody the father ramadan abedi and hashem abedi of salman abedi's suspected bomber.

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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 May 1957?

May 1957 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

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