Monday December 02, 1957: on this day

About December 2nd, 1957, in brief:

  • Historical events: 1st US large scale nuclear power plant opens
  • Day of the week: December 2nd, 1957 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Britney Spears, Nelly Furtado
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley
  • #1 UK song: Mary's Boy Child by Harry Belafonte
  • Popular movie: Witness for the Prosecution directed by Billy Wilder

More about December 2nd, 1957? See below for more news and curiosities on December 2nd, 1957.

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What day of the week was December 02, 1957?


December 02, 1957 was a Monday and it was the 336th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 1957 can also be written as 12/2/1957 in the US and as 2/12/1957 in UK and Europe.

December 02, 1957 in December 1957 calendar

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December 02, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 02, 1957:

  • 1st us large scale nuclear power plant opens
  • First us full-scale atomic electric power plant-power generated, shippingport, pennsylvania.
  • United nations security council resolution 126 relating to the kashmir conflict is adopted.

December 02, 1957: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 02, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 02, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 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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December 02, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 02, 1957 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 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 December 02, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 01:43 pm and setting at 03:17 am.

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

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Who was born on December 02, 1957?


Famous people born on December 02, 1957:

  • Harley Hahn

    American author known for his books on computing and internet culture.

  • Dagfinn Høybråten

    Norwegian political scientist and politician, norwegian minister of health.

  • Vesta Williams

    Musician.

  • Deep Roy

    Actor.

  • Trisha Goddard

    Entertainer.

  • Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev
  • Johannes Hahn
  • Livio Proietti
  • Federica Stabilini
  • Cristiana Compagno

Whose famous birthday is on December 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 2nd:

  • Britney Spears
    Britney Spears

    American singer of dance-pop, who was a huge success at age 19.

  • Nelly Furtado
    Nelly Furtado

    Portuguese-canadian singer/songwriter.

  • Lucy Liu
    Lucy Liu

    American actress and producer.

  • Steven Bauer
    Steven Bauer

    Havana, cuba -- actor ("scarface, thief of hearts").

  • Brendan Coyle
    Brendan Coyle

    English actor.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Yvonne Catterfeld
    Yvonne Catterfeld

    German actress and singer.

  • Alexander Haig
    Alexander Haig

    American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

  • Jana Kramer
    Jana Kramer

    Jana Kramer is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows and movies.

  • Penelope Spheeris
    Penelope Spheeris

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

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How old is someone born on December 02, 1957?


Someone born on December 02, 1957 is:

66 years 5 months old,

or 797 months and 21 days old,

or 3468 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24279 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 02, 1957?

There are 193 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 02, 1957.

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December 02, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 02, 1957:

  • Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford

    American actor.

  • Manfred Sakel

    Ukrainian-american neurophysiologist and psychiatrist (b. 1902).

  • Egidio Storaci
  • Leslie Henson
  • Edna Marion

What famous deaths happened on December 2nd?

Famous deaths on December 2nd:

  • Desi Arnaz
    Desi Arnaz

    Cuban-american actor and musician.

  • Marty Feldman
    Marty Feldman

    Marty feldman was a british comedian, writer, and actor known for his bulging eyes and comedic roles in films such as young frankenstein.

  • Robert Cummings
    Robert Cummings

    American actor.

  • Gail Fisher
    Gail Fisher

    American actress (born 1935).

  • Michael Gothard
    Michael Gothard

    English actor (born 1939).

  • Bensyn Johnson

    Legendary sprinter who set world records in the 100m and 200m.

  • Cartel de Medellin

    Infamous Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellin Cartel.

  • Nera Wolfe

    Famous mystery writer best known for creating the detective character Nero Wolfe.

  • Yehia Haqqi

    Renowned Egyptian novelist and short story writer.

  • Emilian Stanev

    Renowned Bulgarian painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

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December 02, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 02, 1957:

  • Laos - National Day
  • United Arab Emirates - National Day (independence from Britain, 1971)
  • R.C. Saints - St Bibiana

Observances on December 02, 1957:

  • International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
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December 02, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 02, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 2nd and December 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 02, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 1957 was Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

December 02, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 02, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 2nd and December 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Jailhouse Rock
  2. - You Send Me
  3. - Wake Up Little Susie
  4. - Silhouettes
  5. - Be-Bop Baby

December 02, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 1957 was Mary's Boy Child by Harry Belafonte, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

December 02, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 02, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 2nd and December 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mary's Boy Child
  2. - Ma He's Making Eyes At Me
  3. - Wake Up Little Susie
  4. - Diana
  5. - I Love You Baby

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December 02, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 02, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Witness for the Prosecution

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester

Country: United States of America

Sissi - Schicksalsjahre einer Kaiserin

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Ernst Marischka

Starring: Romy Schneider, Karlheinz Böhm, Magda Schneider, Gustav Knuth

La Parisienne

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Michel Boisrond

Starring: Charles Boyer, Henri Vidal, Brigitte Bardot, Noël Roquevert

Peyton Place

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Mark Robson

Starring: Lana Turner, Lee Philips, Lloyd Nolan, Arthur Kennedy

Country: United States of America

A Farewell to Arms

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Charles Vidor, John Huston

Starring: Rock Hudson, Jennifer Jones, Vittorio De Sica, Oskar Homolka

Country: United States of America

December 02, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 02, 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

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Tristram Coffin, Kelo Henderson

Country: United States of America

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:

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

December 02, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 02, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Scent Of Cloves by Norah Lofts

Scent Of Cloves

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Julia Ashley was born into a life full of tragedy and dramatic turns. Cromwell's Irish massacres were saved by her nurse. She was also saved from starvation from a Dutch captain.

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.

To Live Again by Catherine Marshall

To Live Again

By:

To Live Again has been treasured for more than 40 years by readers as a true tale of divine comfort, human love and spiritual adventure.

Eloise In Paris by Kay Thompson

Eloise In Paris

By:

Bonjour! Eloise, a little girl from Plaza, has just discovered Paris. Here's what Eloise does when she visits Paris: Everything.

Below The Salt by Thomas B. Costain

Below The Salt

By:

The author of "the silver cup" and "the black rose" tells a vivid, violent story about England and Europe.

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Who was the US President on December 02, 1957?

On December 02, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 02, 1957?

On December 02, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 02, 1957?

On December 02, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 2nd?

December 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of December. 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 December 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a u.s. air force strike in afghanistan kills mullah abdul manan akhund.
  • 2017 - Israeli involvement in the syrian civil war. israel launched surface-to-surface missiles against a military installation just outside damascus, syrian state tv reported.
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three turkish soldiers were killed in a military operation in hakkari province.

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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 December 1957?

December 1957 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1957 calendar looked like.

Monday December 2, 1957