Wednesday April 24, 1957: on this day
About April 24th, 1957, in brief:
- Historical events: Chicago Cubs' pitchers walk National League record nine Cincinnati Reds in 5th inning.
- Day of the week: April 24th, 1957 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Shirley MacLaine, Kelly Clarkson
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: All Shook Up by Elvis Presley
- #1 UK song: Cumberland Gap by Lonnie Donegan
- Popular movie: Something of Value directed by Richard Brooks
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 24, 1957?
- April 24, 1957: What happened on that day?
- April 24, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 24, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 24, 1957?
- How old is someone born on April 24, 1957?
- April 24, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
- April 24, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 24, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
- April 24, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 24, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 24, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 24, 1957?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 1957?
- Who was the Pope on April 24, 1957?
What day of the week was April 24, 1957?
April 24, 1957 was a Wednesday and it was the 114th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 24, 1957 can also be written as 4/24/1957 in the US and as 24/4/1957 in UK and Europe.
April 24, 1957: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 24, 1957:
- Chicago cubs' pitchers walk national league record nine cincinnati reds in 5th inning.
- Suez crisis: the suez canal is reopened following the introduction of unef peacekeepers to the region.
- Patrick moore presents the first episode of ''the sky at night'', a bbc television programme for astronomy enthusiasts.
April 24, 1957: What were the magazines covers that day?
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April 24, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 24, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.
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April 24, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 24, 1957 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 24, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 02:10 am and setting at 02:46 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1957 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1957.
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Famous people born on April 24, 1957:
- Stanny Van Paesschen
A dutch equestrian, he placed 52nd in individual jumping.
- Boris Williams
French-english drummer (the cure thompson twins, babacar).
- David J
English bass player (bauhaus and love and rockets).
- Nazir Ahmed
Baron ahmed, pakistani-english businessman and politician.
- Michael Pryor
Writer.
- Tricia Lange
Hollywood, california -- playmate (june 1984).
- Miroslav Beránek
- Uri Malmilian
- Fidel Miño
- Bamir Topi
- David Whittaker
- Sandra Mihanovich
Whose famous birthday is on April 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 24th:
- Shirley MacLaine
American actress, writer, and dancer.
- Kelly Clarkson
Kelly clarkson is an american singer known for winning the first season of american idol and for hits like 'since u been gone' and 'stronger...
- Aidan Gillen
Aidan gillen is an irish actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as game of thrones and the wire.
- Barbra Streisand
American actress and singer, who rose steadily from 1961 to do tv, records, broadway and magazine covers.
- Djimon Hounsou
Djimon hounsou is a well-known movie actor, recognized for his roles in films such as 'gladiator' and 'blood diamond'.
- Jill Ireland
British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.
- Stacy Haiduk
American actress.
- Alejandro Fernández
Mexican singer.
- Derek Luke
American actor.
- Sue Grafton
American mystery novelist, screenplay writer and tv producer.
How old is someone born on April 24, 1957?
Someone born on April 24, 1957 is:
67 years 1 month old,
or 805 months and 11 days old,
or 3501 weeks and 6 days old,
or 24513 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 24, 1957?
There are 324 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 24th 2025.
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 April 24, 1957?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 24, 1957.
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April 24, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 24, 1957:
- Harry McClintock
American country singer and hobo (born 1882).
- Andries CD de Graeff
Governor-general of netherlands indies (1926-1931), dies aged 84.
- Andries Cornelis Dirk de Graeff
- Maria Elisabeth Hesselblad
What famous deaths happened on April 24th?
Famous deaths on April 24th:
- Louise Dresser
Actress (state fair ship comes in mammy), is killed at 86.
- John Carroll
Georgetown university was founded by an ex-jesuit archbishop and american archbishop (d. 1815).
- Pat Paulsen
At 69, comedian (smothers brothers show) dies.
- Bud Abbott
Comedy comedian abbott and costello, dies at the age of 78.
- Wallis Simpson
American socialite and jet-set woman from 1931.
- Eliazer Weizman
First President of Israel.
- Daniel Defoe
Daniel Defoe was an English writer, journalist, and pamphleteer, who is widely regarded as the founder of the English novel.
- Savien Defoe
An English writer known for his novel Robinson Crusoe and his pioneering work in journalism.
- Maxmilian Theodor Felix von Laue
German physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914.
- Cina Jilani
Pakistani writer and human rights activist known for her advocacy work and literary contributions.
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April 24, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 24, 1957:
- Genocide Remembrance Day in Armenia.
- Republic Day in The Gambia (1970).
- Newman's Day.
- 24-Hour Comics Day.
Observances on April 24, 1957:
- World Immunization Week, 24-30 April [WHO]
- International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
Saints celebrated on April 24, 1957:
- Saint Alexander (died 178)
- Saint Maria-Euphrasia Pelletier (d.1868)
- Saint Honorius
- Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
- Saint Egbert of Northumbria
- Saint Deodatus
April 24, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 24, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 22nd and April 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 24, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.
April 24, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 24, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - All Shook Up
- The Diamonds - Little Darlin'
- Perry Como - Round And Round
- Buddy Knox - Party Doll
- Ferlin Husky - Gone
April 24, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 1957 was Cumberland Gap by Lonnie Donegan, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.
April 24, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 24, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Lonnie Donegan - Cumberland Gap
- Tab Hunter - Young Love
- Harry Belafonte - The Banana Boat Song
- Pat Boone - Don't Forbid Me
- Little Richard - Long Tall Sally
April 24, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 24, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
April 24, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 24, 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:
April 24, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 24, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on April 24, 1957?
On April 24, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 1957?
On April 24, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 24, 1957?
On April 24, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about April 24th?
April 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2019 - At least 60 people have been killed by floods and mudslides that occurred in durban, south africa, and the surrounding kwazulu-natal region.
- 2018 - Protests at the gaza border in 2018: israel defense forces arrest two terrorists who attempted to cross gaza's border into israel armed with a knife & a grenade.
- 2017 - 2017 camp shaheen attack - the afghan minister for defense, abdullah habibi, and qadam shah shahim (the chief of staff of afghanistan's afghan national army) resigned following a taliban attack at camp shaheen, near mazar-i-sharif, that left over 140 people dead.
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.