Saturday January 12, 1957: on this day

About January 12th, 1957, in brief:

  • Historical events: Southern Christian Leadership Council (SCLC) founded.
  • Day of the week: January 12th, 1957 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Taraneh Alidoosti, Howard Stern
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: The Green Door by Jim Lowe
  • #1 UK song: Singing The Blues by Guy Mitchell
  • Popular movie: Kalle wird Bürgermeister directed by Fritz Genschow

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

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What day of the week was January 12, 1957?


January 12, 1957 was a Saturday and it was the 12th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1957 can also be written as 1/12/1957 in the US and as 12/1/1957 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1957 in January 1957 calendar

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January 12, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 12, 1957:

  • Southern christian leadership council (sclc) founded.

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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on January 12, 1957 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 12, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 01:23 pm and setting at 04:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 17, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Jan 16, 1957.

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Who was born on January 12, 1957?


Famous people born on January 12, 1957:

  • John Lasseter
    John Lasseter

    John lasseter is an animator known for co-founding pixar animation studios and for his work on popular animated films such as toy story and...

  • Antonio Vitorino

    Former European Commissioner for Justice and Home Affairs.

  • Jeremy Sams

    English director, playwright, and composer.

  • Bruno Arena

    Actor and comedian from italy.

  • B Blair

    American wrestler and politician.

  • Giovanni Parrini
  • Marcus Rose
  • Paolo Pressacco
  • Brian Blair
  • David Favia
  • C. S. Friedman
  • Isabella Goldmann
  • Nino Konis Santana

Whose famous birthday is on January 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 12th:

  • Taraneh Alidoosti
    Taraneh Alidoosti

    Renowned Iranian actress known for her impactful performances in Iranian cinema.

  • Howard Stern
    Howard Stern

    American talk-show host and shock-jock, who has a listener base of around three million.

  • Olivier Martinez
    Olivier Martinez

    He was a french film actor.

  • Haruki Murakami
    Haruki Murakami

    Japanese writer.

  • Rob Zombie
    Rob Zombie

    American film director, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Sakshi Tanwar
    Sakshi Tanwar

    Sakshi tanwar is an indian actress known for her role as parvati agarwal in the television series kahaani ghar ghar kii.

  • John Francis
    John Francis

    John francis is a well-known model who gained fame for his work in the fashion industry.

  • Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley

    Kirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.

  • Naya Rivera
    Naya Rivera

    American actress, model and singer (b. 1987).

  • Rush Limbaugh
    Rush Limbaugh

    American author and talk-show host.

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How old is someone born on January 12, 1957?


Someone born on January 12, 1957 is:

67 years 4 months old,

or 808 months and 24 days old,

or 3516 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24616 days old,

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

There are 221 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 12th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 12, 1957:

  • Ken Wharton

What famous deaths happened on January 12th?

Famous deaths on January 12th:

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Amrish Puri
    Amrish Puri

    Indian singer and actor (d. 2005).

  • Alexandra Bastedo
    Alexandra Bastedo

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Norman Kerry
    Norman Kerry

    Actor (air eagles phantom of opera), died at 61.

  • Betty Lou Gerson
    Betty Lou Gerson

    American voice actress (born 1914).

  • Alegend Christie

    Best-selling crime novelist, creator of iconic detective Hercule Poirot.

  • Aadin Christie

    Renowned mystery writer, known for creating iconic detective characters.

  • Lorrane Hansberry

    Pioneering playwright best known for her work 'A Raisin in the Sun'.

  • Agatha Tennis

    Agatha Tennis was a renowned British mystery writer, best known for her detective novels featuring Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

  • Agatha Christie

    Agatha Christie was a British crime novelist, short story writer, and playwright, known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story...

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


Holidays on January 12, 1957:

  • In USA's Monk, the 4th season episode of MR. MONK AND MRS. MONK (#T-2351) indicates that Monk spilt something on January 12, 1999 during an earthquake. He stated "Earthquakes count, I don't make the rules."
  • In the television series The X-Files, the third season episode Syzygy, has two girls, Terri & Magi, both born on January 12, 1979. Strange astrological properties with 3+ celestial bodies in alignment gives them great power which they use to kill off several of their high school classmates on their birthday in 1996.
  • In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the fictional computer HAL becomes operational on January 12. In the movie by Stanley Kubrick, HAL was "born" in 1992, while in the book by Arthur C. Clarke the same event occurs in 1997.
  • Tanzania - Zanzibar Revolution Day
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January 12, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 12, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 7th and January 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1957 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 12, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Green Door
  2. - Blueberry Hill
  3. - Moonlight Gambler
  4. - Love Me
  5. - Hey! Jealous Lover

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 12, 1957 was Singing The Blues by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 12, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Singing The Blues
  2. - Singing The Blues
  3. - The Garden Of Eden
  4. - St Therese Of The Roses
  5. - Just Walkin' In The Rain

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

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

Kalle wird Bürgermeister

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Fritz Genschow

Starring: Wolfgang Condrus, Fritz Genschow, Reinhard Kolldehoff, Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur

Men in War

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Anthony Mann

Starring: Robert Ryan, Aldo Ray, Robert Keith, Phillip Pine

Duel at Apache Wells

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Anna Maria Alberghetti, Ben Cooper, Jim Davis, Harry Shannon

Throne of Blood

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Akira Kurosawa

Starring: Toshirô Mifune, Minoru Chiaki, Isuzu Yamada, Takashi Shimura

Country: United States of America

Written on the Wind

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Douglas Sirk

Starring: Rock Hudson, Lauren Bacall, Robert Stack, Dorothy Malone

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Anything Goes

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Sid Smith

Call Boy

Release year: 1957

The Other Man

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Richard Eyre

Give Us This Day

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Adam Stern

Kidnapped

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

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

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

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.

These Thousand Hills by A.B. Guthrie Jr

These Thousand Hills

By:

The story of the Old West in the future

Autumn Across America by Edwin Way Teale

Autumn Across America

By:

This is the story of a roving, 20,000-mile pilgrimage that took place from Cape Cod to California. It was during the most vibrant season of the year.

The Fbi Story by Don Whitehead

The Fbi Story

By:

Informative

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.

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Who was the US President on January 12, 1957?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 12, 1957?

On January 12, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 12th?

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

  • 2019 - 2019 paris explosion: an explosion in paris caused by a gas leak causes a large explosion that destroys a bakery located in paris' 9th arrondissement. there are 40 people who are hurt and four are killed.
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia: women's rights, mohammad bin salman. saudi vision 2030: saudi arabia has allowed women to watch football matches for the first time. this is part of an easement of the strict rules regarding gender separation that the ultra-conservative muslim nation enforces.
  • 2017 - Two members of the funk band tower of power were seriously injured when a train struck them near jack london square, oakland, california.

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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 January 1957?

January 1957 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1957 calendar looked like.

Saturday January 12, 1957