Wednesday October 23, 1957: on this day
About October 23rd, 1957, in brief:
- Historical events: First test firing of Vanguard satellite launch vehicle, TV-3.
- Day of the week: October 23rd, 1957 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Emilia Clarke, Ryan Reynolds
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Wake Up Little Susie by The Everly Brothers
- #1 UK song: Diana by Paul Anka
- Popular movie: Curse of the Demon directed by Jacques Tourneur
More about October 23rd, 1957? See below for more news and curiosities on October 23rd, 1957.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 23, 1957?
- October 23, 1957: What happened on that day?
- October 23, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 23, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 23, 1957?
- How old is someone born on October 23, 1957?
- October 23, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
- October 23, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 23, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
- October 23, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 23, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 23, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 23, 1957?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 23, 1957?
- Who was the Pope on October 23, 1957?
What day of the week was October 23, 1957?
October 23, 1957 was a Wednesday and it was the 296th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 23, 1957 can also be written as 10/23/1957 in the US and as 23/10/1957 in UK and Europe.
October 23, 1957: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 23, 1957:
- First test firing of vanguard satellite launch vehicle, tv-3.
- Morocco begins its invasion of ifni.
October 23, 1957: What were the magazines covers that day?
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October 23, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
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 23, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 23, 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 October 23rd, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 23, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 23, 1957 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 23, 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 23, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 07:42 am and setting at 07:11 pm.
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 23, 1957?
Famous people born on October 23, 1957:
- Paul Kagame
Rwandan soldier and politician, 6th president of rwanda.
- Dwight Lowry
American baseball player.
- Graham Rix
English footballer and coach.
- Martin Luther King III
American activist.
- Martin King
Civil rights leader.
- Louann Fernald San Antonio TX
Playmate (jun, 1979).
- Sue Ertl
Lpga golfer.
- Beat Breu
- Adam Nawalka
- Ol'ga Slavnikova
- Michael Glenn Williams
- Anna Maria Krabbenborg
- Luca Bellotti
- Francisco Mangado
Whose famous birthday is on October 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 23rd:
![Emilia Clarke]()
Emilia ClarkeEmilia clarke is a british actress best known for her role as daenerys targaryen in the television series game of thrones.
![Ryan Reynolds]()
Ryan ReynoldsCanadian-american actor, most well-known for his role on the tv sitcom "two guys, a girl, and a pizza place.
![Johnny Carson]()
Johnny CarsonAmerican television personality, who was reportedly the host of the tonight show from october 1, 1962 to a salary of $100,000 per year.
![Nancy Grace]()
Nancy GraceNancy grace is an american former prosecutor who gained fame as a legal commentator and television host, known for her outspoken and...
![Amandla Stenberg]()
Amandla StenbergAmandla stenberg is a movie actress known for her roles in the hunger games and the hate u give.
![Michael Crichton]()
Michael CrichtonAmerican author, best-selling sci-fi thriller writer.
![Dwight Yoakam]()
Dwight YoakamAmerican country western singer, recording artist and actor 6 feet tall.
![Diana Dors]()
Diana DorsBritish actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.
![Sam Raimi]()
Sam RaimiAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
![Jennie Lee]()
Jennie LeeAmerican exotic dancer and stripper, known for being "the biggest in town.
How old is someone born on October 23, 1957?
Someone born on October 23, 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 23, 1957?
There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 23rd 2024.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 23, 1957?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 23, 1957.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
October 23, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 23, 1957:
- Khrystian Dior
Renowned fashion designer known for founding the fashion house of Dior.
- Frederick Burton
Actor (one-way passage), dies in 86.
- Solomon Farley Acree
- Armando Fresa
- Gioacchino De Angelis d'Ossat
What famous deaths happened on October 23rd?
Famous deaths on October 23rd:
![Lino Ventura]()
Lino VenturaActor (french detective slap, jigsaw), dies at 67.
![Oskar Werner]()
Oskar WernerA renowned Austrian actor known for his roles in films like 'Jules and Jim'.
![Linden Travers]()
Linden TraversBritish actress known for her roles in classic films.
![Robert Lansing]()
Robert LansingActor (blade runner and equalizer) dies from cancer at 66.
![Susan Peters]()
Susan PetersSpokane, washington -- actress.
![Lou Jacobi]()
Lou JacobiToronto, ontario -- comedian (dean martin show, melba).
- Mayling Soong
Chinese political figure and First Lady of the Republic of China.
- Paullette Bourgeois
Paullette Bourgeois was a Canadian children's author best known for her 'Franklin the Turtle' book series.
- Théophile Gautier
A prominent figure in French Romanticism, known for his poetry and novels.
- Jessica Savitch
Jessica Savitch was an American television news reporter and anchor who worked for NBC News.
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October 23, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 23, 1957:
- Chemistry: Mole Day
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Scorpio in Western tropical astrology.
- Hungary - National Day (revolution of 1956 and the proclamation of the Republic of Hungary in 1989)
- Also see October 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- R.C. Saints - Saint Giovanni da Capistrano; Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
- French Republican Calendar - CTleri (Celery) Day, second day in the Month of Brumaire
October 23, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 23, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 21st and October 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 23, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 1957 was Wake Up Little Susie by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.
October 23, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 23, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Everly Brothers - Wake Up Little Susie
- Jimmie Rodgers - Honeycomb
- Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
- Debbie Reynolds - Tammy
- Paul Anka - Diana
October 23, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 23, 1957 was Diana by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.
October 23, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 23, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paul Anka - Diana
- The Crickets - That'll Be The Day
- Debbie Reynolds - Tammy
- Pat Boone - Love Letters In The Sand
- Elvis Presley - Party
October 23, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 23, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
October 23, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 23, 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:
October 23, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 23, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Below The Salt
By: Thomas B. Costain
The author of "the silver cup" and "the black rose" tells a vivid, violent story about England and Europe.
Too Much, Too Soon
By: Diana Barrymore and Gerold Frank
Book by Diana Barrymore, Gerold Franck
On The Road
By: Jack Kerouac
Jack Kerouac's masterpiece, at the time, was the bible for the Beat Generation and the perfect prose accompaniment to Allen Ginsberg’s Howl.
The Hidden Persuaders
By: Vance Packard
"An excellent book that helps to decode the mysterious art of advertising." --Salon"Fascinating, entertaining and thought-stimulating." The New York Times Book Review "A fast, authoritative, and frightening report about how fundraisers, manufacturers, and others operate."
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 …
Who was the US President on October 23, 1957?
On October 23, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 23, 1957?
On October 23, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 23, 1957?
On October 23, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about October 23rd?
October 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2018 - Ancient black sea shipwrecks: a team of scientists who work in the black sea reported on the discovery of a classical greek trade ship that was built around 400 bc. it is the oldest intact shipwreck.
- 2017 - Battle of marawi: after 5 months of fighting, the philippines armed forces announces an end of military operations in marawi's southern region.
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). saudi arabian-led air strikes on yemeni capital sana'a continue after a cease-fire.
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.
