Friday October 11, 1957: on this day

About October 11th, 1957, in brief:

  • Historical events: US Air Force Colonel Paul Irving "Pappy" Gunn is killed in the crash of a Twin Beech plane in the Philippines.
  • Day of the week: October 11th, 1957 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Nivin Pauly, Amitabh Bachchan
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Honeycomb by Jimmie Rodgers
  • #1 UK song: Diana by Paul Anka
  • Popular movie: Pal Joey directed by George Sidney

More about October 11th, 1957? See below for more news and curiosities on October 11th, 1957.

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What day of the week was October 11, 1957?


October 11, 1957 was a Friday and it was the 284th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 11, 1957 can also be written as 10/11/1957 in the US and as 11/10/1957 in UK and Europe.

October 11, 1957 in October 1957 calendar

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October 11, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 11, 1957:

  • Us air force colonel paul irving "pappy" gunn is killed in the crash of a twin beech plane in the philippines.
  • Space race: m.i.t. scientists calculate sputnik i's booster rocket's orbit.

October 11, 1957: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 11, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 11th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 11, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 11, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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October 11, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 11, 1957 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 11, 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 October 11, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 07:56 pm and setting at 10:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 08, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Nov 07, 1957.

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Who was born on October 11, 1957?


Famous people born on October 11, 1957:

  • Dawn French

    Actress, comedian and screenwriter from wales.

  • Leonard Pitts Jr.

    Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for The Miami Herald.

  • Francky Dury

    Belgian footballer and manager.

  • Paul Bown

    English actor.

  • Paul Sereno

    American paleontologist and academic.

  • Blair Cunningham

    Memphis, tennessee -- rock drummer (haircut 100).

  • Eric Keenleyside

Whose famous birthday is on October 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 11th:

  • Nivin Pauly
    Nivin Pauly

    Renowned Indian actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema.

  • Amitabh Bachchan
    Amitabh Bachchan

    Indian actor, producer, singer, and tv host.

  • Luke Perry
    Luke Perry

    Luke perry was an american actor best known for his role as dylan mckay on the tv series beverly hills, 90210.

  • Rakul Preet Singh
    Rakul Preet Singh

    Rakul preet singh is an indian actress known for her work in telugu and tamil films.

  • Michelle Trachtenberg
    Michelle Trachtenberg

    Michelle trachtenberg is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows and movies such as buffy the vampire slayer and gossip...

  • Emily Deschanel
    Emily Deschanel

    She is an american actress, both on film and television.

  • Mario Lopez
    Mario Lopez

    Mario lopez is an american actor, television host, and entertainment journalist, best known for his role as a.c.

  • Jane Krakowski
    Jane Krakowski

    Jane krakowski is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like 30 rock and ally mcbeal.

  • Matt Bomer
    Matt Bomer

    Matt bomer is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like white collar and american horror story.

  • Jodi Benson
    Jodi Benson

    Jodi benson is an american actress best known for providing the voice of ariel in disney's the little mermaid.

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How old is someone born on October 11, 1957?


Someone born on October 11, 1957 is:

66 years 7 months old,

or 799 months and 12 days old,

or 3475 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24331 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 11, 1957?

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 11, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 11, 1957.

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October 11, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on October 11th?

Famous deaths on October 11th:

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Bonita Granville
    Bonita Granville

    Bonita Granville was an American actress known for her role in the Nancy Drew film series.

  • Richard Denning
    Richard Denning

    Poughkeepsie (new york) -- actor (steve karen, hawaii five-0).

  • Richard Cromwell
    Richard Cromwell

    Oliver cromwell was a british politician, and he is the son of a prominent family.

  • Chico Marx
    Chico Marx

    American comedian, who was a star on both the stage and in films.

  • Paul Shenar
    Paul Shenar

    Actor (deadly forces, dream lover), who dies at 53.

  • Chester Conklin
    Chester Conklin

    Actor (greed modern times), dies in 83.

  • Edit Piaf

    Edith Piaf was a renowned French singer and actress, known for her powerful and emotional performances.

  • Dorotea Lange

    American documentary photographer famous for her work during the Great Depression.

  • Redd Foxx

    Legendary comedian and actor best known for his role in 'Sanford and Son'.

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October 11, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 11, 1957:

  • International Day of the Girl Child
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October 11, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 11, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 7th and October 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 11, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 11, 1957 was Honeycomb by Jimmie Rodgers, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

October 11, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 11, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Honeycomb
  2. - Tammy
  3. - That'll Be The Day
  4. - Diana
  5. - Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On

October 11, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 11, 1957 was Diana by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

October 11, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 11, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Diana
  2. - That'll Be The Day
  3. - Tammy
  4. - Love Letters In The Sand
  5. - Party

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October 11, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 11, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Pal Joey

Release year: 1957

Directed by: George Sidney

Starring: Rita Hayworth, Frank Sinatra, Kim Novak, Barbara Nichols

Country: United States of America

Quiet Flows the Don

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Sergey Gerasimov

Starring: Pyotr Glebov, Elina Bystritskaya, Zinaida Kirienko, Daniil Ilchenko

The Tin Star

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Anthony Mann

Starring: Henry Fonda, Anthony Perkins, Betsy Palmer, Michel Ray

Time Limit

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Karl Malden

Starring: Richard Widmark, Richard Basehart, Dolores Michaels, June Lockhart

Motorcycle Gang

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Edward L. Cahn

Starring: Anne Neyland, Steven Terrell, John Ashley, Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer

October 11, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 11, 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

October 11, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 11, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Nuclear Weapons And Foreign Policy by Henry A. Kissinger

Nuclear Weapons And Foreign Policy

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Henry Alfred Kissinger, a German-born American writer and diplomat, was also a businessman. He was a Nobel Peace Prize recipient and served as the National Security Advisor, later as Secretary of State under Presidents Richard Nixon (and Gerald Ford).

On The Road by Jack Kerouac

On The Road

By:

Jack Kerouac's masterpiece, at the time, was the bible for the Beat Generation and the perfect prose accompaniment to Allen Ginsberg’s Howl.

Blue Camellia by Frances Parkinson Keyes

Blue Camellia

By:

SIZE: 5 1/2x8 1/2 (approximately). PAGES: 432 pages. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: First Edition assumed with none stated. JULIAN MESSNER NY 1957.

Rascals In Paradise by James A. Michener and Grove Day

Rascals In Paradise

By:

A thrilling collection of adventure stories by James A. Michener, nonfiction, returns to the most stunning place on Earth: the Islands that inspired Tales of the South Pacific.

By Love Possessed by James Gould Cozzens

By Love Possessed

By:

In a series flashbacks, a highly respected middle-aged lawyer reveals his involvement with love.

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Who was the US President on October 11, 1957?

On October 11, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 11, 1957?

On October 11, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 11, 1957?

On October 11, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 11th?

October 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of October. 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 October 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - A river in bududa (uganda) bursts, resulting in the deaths of at least 41 people. many others are also injured and displaced.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: three suicide bombers attacked a police command centre in damascus killing two and injuring six more. the sun reports that sally jones, a british-born recruiter for isil, was killed in a drone strike by the united states in june. she was fleeing raqqa, syria with her 12-year old son.
  • 2016 - According to reports, a gunman dressed in an afghan police uniform kills 14 people and injures many more at the shiite karte skhi shrine in kabul, just before ashura begins. the attacker is killed by police. (upi),

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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 October 1957?

October 1957 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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