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About September 26th, 1957, in brief:
- Historical events: West Side Story opens at Winter Garden Theater NYC for 734 performances
- Day of the week: September 26th, 1957 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Linda Hamilton, Olivia Newton-John
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Tammy by Debbie Reynolds
- #1 UK song: Diana by Paul Anka
- Popular movie: Until They Sail directed by Robert Wise
More about September 26th, 1957? See below for more news and curiosities on September 26th, 1957.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was September 26, 1957?
- September 26, 1957: What happened on that day?
- September 26, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 26, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on September 26, 1957?
- September 26, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- September 26, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
- September 26, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- September 26, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
- September 26, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- September 26, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- September 26, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on September 26, 1957?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 26, 1957?
- Who was the Pope on September 26, 1957?
What day of the week was September 26, 1957?
September 26, 1957 was a Thursday and it was the 269th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 26, 1957 can also be written as 9/26/1957 in the US and as 26/9/1957 in UK and Europe.
September 26, 1957: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 26, 1957:
- West side story opens at winter garden theater nyc for 734 performances
- Musical west side story, opens on broadway
- Ussr performs nuclear test at eastern kazakh / semipalitinsk ussr
September 26, 1957: What were the magazines covers that day?
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September 26, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 26th 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 September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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September 26, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 26, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Rooster personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on September 26th, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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September 26, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 26, 1957 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 26, 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 September 26, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 10:07 am and setting at 09:23 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 09, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Oct 08, 1957.
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Who was born on September 26, 1957?
Famous people born on September 26, 1957:
- Ovide Lamontagne
American attorney and politician who ran for Governor of New Hampshire.
- Klaus Augenthaler
German manager and footballer.
- Bob Staake
American author and illustrator.
- Michael Dweck
American director and photographer.
- Hemant Sagar
- Roger MacBride Allen
- Luigi De Canio
- Dido Havenaar
- Tanya Huff
- Chiara Salerno
- Roberto Forza
- Paolo Ruggiero
Whose famous birthday is on September 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 26th:
![Linda Hamilton]()
Linda HamiltonLinda hamilton is a renowned american actress known for her iconic role as sarah connor in the terminator film series.
![Olivia Newton-John]()
Olivia Newton-JohnAn american singer, born in australia.
![Jim Caviezel]()
Jim CaviezelAmerican actor who played jesus in mel gibson’s controversial film "the passion of the christ (2004).
![Christina Milian]()
Christina MilianAmerican r&b actress and singer.
![Melissa Sue Anderson]()
Melissa Sue AndersonMelissa sue anderson is an american actress best known for her role as mary ingalls on the tv show little house on the prairie.
![Julie London]()
Julie LondonAmerican actress and breathy blues singer.
![Lysette Anthony]()
Lysette AnthonyLondon, england -- actress.
![Donna Douglas]()
Donna DouglasAmerican actress (b. 1932).
![Kent McCord]()
Kent McCordAmerican actor and star of the tv series "adam 12", which aired from 9/21/1968 through 8/26/1975.
![Emma Rigby]()
Emma RigbyEnglish actress.
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September 26, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 66 years 7 months old,
or 799 months and 15 days old,
or 3476 weeks and 2 days old,
or 24334 days old,
if you were born on September 26, 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 September 26, 1957?
There are 138 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 26, 1957?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 26, 1957.
September 26, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on September 26, 1957:
- Arthur Powell Davies
American minister and author (b. 1902).
- Max Ludwig
- Giovan Battista Raja
- Karl Patterson Schmidt
- Pompeo Coppini
- Bernardino Branca
What famous deaths happened on September 26th?
Famous deaths on September 26th:
![Anna Magnani]()
Anna MagnaniItalian actress, whose work reflects a passionate and extravagant life force.
![Baden Powell]()
Baden PowellBrazilian guitarist (born 1937).
![Gloria Stuart]()
Gloria StuartActress (rose tianic) / founder (screen actors guild).
![Helen Kane]()
Helen KaneActress (heads up pointed heels), is killed by cancer at the age of 62.
![Arthur Hunnicutt]()
Arthur HunnicuttGravelly (arkansas) -- actor (big sky apache uprising).
![Richard Mulligan]()
Richard MulliganAmerican actor and singer (d.2000).
![Carl Brisson]()
Carl BrissonActor (ship cafe.
- Levii Strauss
Levii Strauss is the founder of the Levi's brand of denim jeans.
- Elynore Roosevelt
American politician and diplomat who served as the First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945.
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September 26, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on September 26, 1957:
- International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
September 26, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 26, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 23rd and September 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
September 26, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on September 26, 1957 was Tammy by Debbie Reynolds, according to the music chart for the week September 23rd and September 29th.
September 26, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on September 26, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 23rd and September 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Debbie Reynolds - Tammy
- Paul Anka - Diana
- The Crickets - That'll Be The Day
- Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On
- Jimmie Rodgers - Honeycomb
September 26, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on September 26, 1957 was Diana by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week September 23rd and September 29th.
September 26, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on September 26, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 23rd and September 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paul Anka - Diana
- Pat Boone - Love Letters In The Sand
- Johnny Duncan & The Blue Grass Boys - Last Train To San Fernando
- Harry Belafonte - Island In The Sun
- Elvis Presley - All Shook Up
September 26, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on September 26, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Until They Sail
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Robert Wise
Starring: Jean Simmons, Paul Newman, Joan Fontaine, Piper Laurie
The Black Scorpion
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Edward Ludwig
Starring: Richard Denning, Mara Corday, Carlos Rivas, Mario Navarro
The Bridge on the River Kwai
Release year: 1957
Directed by: David Lean
Starring: William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Sessue Hayakawa
Country: United States of America
Forty Guns
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Samuel Fuller
Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, Barry Sullivan, Dean Jagger, John Ericson
Les Girls
Release year: 1957
Directed by: George Cukor
Starring: Gene Kelly, Mitzi Gaynor, Kay Kendall, Taina Elg
September 26, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on September 26, 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:
Trackdown
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Richard T. Heffron
Starring: Robert Culp
Country: United States of America
The Real McCoys
Release year: 1957
Written by: Irving Pincus
Directed by: Richard Crenna
Starring: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Tony Martinez
Country: United States of America
The Court of Last Resort
Release year: 1957
Country: United States of America
Treasure Island
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Guillaume Brac
Maverick
Release year: 1957
Written by: Roy Huggins
Directed by: Richard Donner
Starring: Jack Kelly, James Garner
Country: United States of America
September 26, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on September 26, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Flower Drum Song
By: C.Y. Lee
The Flower Drum Song, originally published in 1957 was a pioneering work of popular literature. It was a bestseller that inspired the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic musical.
The World Of Suzie Wong
By: Richard Mason
Penguin Books has reintroduced the classic story of the love between a British artist, and a Chinese prostitute.
The Durable Fire
By: Howard Swiggett
Howard Swiggett, Durable Fire, 1957 BOMC. Hardcover, 366 pages. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
The New Class
By: Milovan Djilas
This book is about Communism written by one of its greatest heroes. This explosive indictment, one of the greatest political documents of all time and perhaps the most powerful in its effectiveness, may be considered political dynamite in any Communist …
The Dog Who Wouldn'T Be
By: Farley Mowat
Farely Mowat's most beloved book is a delightfully entertaining account of his childhood on the Canadian prairies. Mutt's family tree was not clear, but his madness was undisputed. Mutt was a shrewd and enigmatic man.
Who was the US President on September 26, 1957?
On September 26, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 26, 1957?
On September 26, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on September 26, 1957?
On September 26, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about September 26th?
September 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of September. 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 September 26th, such as:
- 2018 - Battle of tripoli (2018): heavy fighting in tripoli has been stopped. more than 100 people were killed in the last month by different militias.
- 2017 - 2017 har adar shooting: three israelis were killed and one more injured when a palestinian gunman opened fire at an israeli settlement in har adar, west bank.
- 2016 - Colombian conflict: colombian president juan manuel santos, and farc leader rodrigo londono (also known as timochenko), sign a peace agreement in cartagena. this ends the longest-running armed conflict in western hemisphere. on october 2, the final agreement will go to the people for their approval in a referendum.
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 September 1957?
September 1957 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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.
