Friday April 12, 1957: on this day

About April 12th, 1957, in brief:

  • Historical events: Jim Spalding sets a 2088-pin nine-game bowling record.
  • Day of the week: April 12th, 1957 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Saoirse Ronan, Ilana Glazer
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Butterfly by Andy Williams
  • #1 UK song: Cumberland Gap by Lonnie Donegan
  • Popular movie: Pablo y Carolina directed by Mauricio de la Serna

More about April 12th, 1957? See below for more news and curiosities on April 12th, 1957.

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What day of the week was April 12, 1957?


April 12, 1957 was a Friday and it was the 102nd day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1957 can also be written as 4/12/1957 in the US and as 12/4/1957 in UK and Europe.

April 12, 1957 in April 1957 calendar

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April 12, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 12, 1957:

  • Jim spalding sets a 2088-pin nine-game bowling record.

April 12, 1957: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 12, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 12, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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April 12, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 12, 1957 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 April 12, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:44 pm and setting at 04:32 am.

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

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Who was born on April 12, 1957?


Famous people born on April 12, 1957:

  • Vince Gill

    Country music singer and songwriter with numerous Grammy Awards.

  • Tama Janowitz

    American short story writer and novelist.

  • Greg Child

    Australian mountaineer and author.

  • Mark Kennedy

    Politician.

  • Maurizio Fistarol
  • Stojčo Mladenov
  • Ronald Plasterk
  • Hallvar Thoresen
  • Bruno Caneo
  • Carlo Capone
  • Ignacio Mantilla

Whose famous birthday is on April 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 12th:

  • Saoirse Ronan
    Saoirse Ronan

    Saoirse ronan is an irish actress known for her roles in films such as atonement, lady bird, and little women.

  • Ilana Glazer
    Ilana Glazer

    Ilana Glazer is an American comedian, actress, writer, and producer, best known for co-creating and starring in the Comedy Central series...

  • Ed O'Neill
    Ed O'Neill

    Ed o'neill is an american actor best known for his roles as al bundy in the sitcom married.

  • Shannen Doherty
    Shannen Doherty

    American actress, who started showbiz at the age of 12 on "little house on the prairie" (1982-1983).

  • Herbie Hancock
    Herbie Hancock

    American composer and musician.

  • Brooklyn Decker
    Brooklyn Decker

    Brooklyn decker is an american actress and model known for her appearances in movies such as 'just go with it' and 'battleship'.

  • Jennifer Morrison
    Jennifer Morrison

    Jennifer morrison is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • Claire Danes
    Claire Danes

    Claire danes is a tv actress known for her roles in the tv series homeland and my so-called life.

  • David Cassidy
    David Cassidy

    American actor and singer.

  • Jean-Pierre Marielle
    Jean-Pierre Marielle

    French actor who appeared in over 100 films.

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How old is someone born on April 12, 1957?


Someone born on April 12, 1957 is:

67 years 1 month old,

or 805 months and 24 days old,

or 3503 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24526 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 12, 1957?

There are 311 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 12, 1957.

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April 12, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 12, 1957:

  • Alexandre Fayollat
  • Norman Whitley

What famous deaths happened on April 12th?

Famous deaths on April 12th:

  • Josephine Baker
    Josephine Baker

    Ernest hemingway described her as the most beautiful woman he ever saw, or will ever see, as an american-french singer and entertainer.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Marilyn Chambers
    Marilyn Chambers

    American porno actress.

  • Charlie Murphy
    Charlie Murphy

    American actor and comedian (b. 1959).

  • Anne Jackson
    Anne Jackson

    Pennsylvania, united states -- actress.

  • Ruth Taylor
    Ruth Taylor

    Actress (gentlemen prefer blondes), is killed at 76.

  • Sydney Lassick
    Sydney Lassick

    American actor (born in 1922).

  • Sugar Ray Robinson

    Widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, Sugar Ray Robinson was a five-time world champion and had a professional record...

  • Joe Louis

    Heavyweight boxing champion known as the 'Brown Bomber.

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April 12, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 12, 1957:

  • Yuri's Night, an international celebration of the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin; in Russia (and formerly in USSR), the Cosmonautics Day.
  • The Roman holiday of Cerealia begins.

Observances on April 12, 1957:

  • International Day of Human Space Flight

Saints celebrated on April 12, 1957:

  • Saint Julius I
  • Saint Zeno of Verona
  • Saint Erkembode
  • Saint Damian
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April 12, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 12, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 8th and April 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 12, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 12, 1957 was Butterfly by Andy Williams, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

April 12, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 12, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Butterfly
  2. - Party Doll
  3. - Round And Round
  4. - Little Darlin'
  5. - I'm Walkin'

April 12, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 12, 1957 was Cumberland Gap by Lonnie Donegan, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

April 12, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 12, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cumberland Gap
  2. - Young Love
  3. - The Banana Boat Song
  4. - Don't Forbid Me
  5. - Long Tall Sally

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April 12, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 12, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Pablo y Carolina

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Mauricio de la Serna

Starring: Pedro Infante, Irasema Dilián, Alejandro Ciangherotti, Eduardo Alcaraz

Dragstrip Girl

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Edward L. Cahn

Starring: Fay Spain, Steven Terrell, John Ashley, Frank Gorshin

The Spirit of St. Louis

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: James Stewart, Murray Hamilton, Patricia Smith, Bartlett Robinson

Country: United States of America

Kanal

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Andrzej Wajda

Starring: Teresa Izewska, Tadeusz Janczar, Wienczyslaw Glinski, Tadeusz Gwiazdowski

Fury at Showdown

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Gerd Oswald

Starring: John Derek, John Smith, Carolyn Craig, Nick Adams

April 12, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 12, 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:

Leave It to Beaver

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Andy Cadiff

Living It Up

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Antonio Cuadri

Let's Dance

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Norman Z. McLeod

Tales of Wells Fargo

Release year: 1957

The Railway Children

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Damian Cruden

April 12, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 12, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy

Profiles In Courage

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John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.

Stay Alive All Your Life by Norman Vincent Peale

Stay Alive All Your Life

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"Those who have received assistance from The Power of Positive Thinking can find further guidance in these pages to help them live a more creative and dynamic life."

The Wapshot Chronicle by John Cheever

The Wapshot Chronicle

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John Cheever, a brilliant writer of short stories, was already well-known when The Wapshot Chronicle was first published in 1957. The Wapshot Chronicle won the 1958 National Book Award.

The Road To Miltown by S.J. Perelman

The Road To Miltown

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Road to Miltown or, under the Spreading Atrophy, The by Perelman S.J.

This Hallowed Ground by Bruce Catton

This Hallowed Ground

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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.

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Who was the US President on April 12, 1957?

On April 12, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 12, 1957?

On April 12, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 12, 1957?

On April 12, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 12th?

April 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of April. 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 April 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 quetta bombing, 20 people killed and 50 others hurt in suicide bombing attack at quetta market, pakistan.
  • 2018 - Poisoning of sergei skripal and yulia skripal. the organisation for the prohibition of chemical weapons stated that it agreed with uk authorities regarding their analysis of the toxic chemical that was used against the skripals. the uk identified the substance as a novichok nerve agents, a russian-developed type.
  • 2017 - Ten people are killed at inabanga in bohol in the philippines' central visayas after the armed forces and national police clash with abu sayyaf suspects.

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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 April 1957?

April 1957 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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