Tuesday January 01, 1957: on this day

About January 1st, 1957, in brief:

  • Historical events: France returns Saar to become the 10th state of German Federal Republic.
  • Day of the week: January 1st, 1957 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Vidya Balan, Nana Patekar
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: The Green Door by Jim Lowe
  • #1 UK song: Mary's Boy Child by Harry Belafonte
  • Popular movie: Throne of Blood directed by Akira Kurosawa

More about January 1st, 1957? See below for more news and curiosities on January 1st, 1957.

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What day of the week was January 01, 1957?


January 01, 1957 was a Tuesday and it was the 1st day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1957 can also be written as 1/1/1957 in the US and as 1/1/1957 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1957 in January 1957 calendar

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January 01, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 1957:

  • France returns saar to become the 10th state of german federal republic.
  • International geophysical year begins; ends june 30, 1958 (18-month year).
  • George town, penang becomes a city by a royal charter granted by her majesty queen elizabeth ii.
  • An irish republican army (ira) unit attacks brookeborough ruc barracks in one of the most famous incidents of the ira's operation harvest.
  • George town, penang, is made a city by a royal charter of queen elizabeth ii of the united kingdom.
  • Lèse majesté in thailand is strengthened to include "insult" and changed to a crime against national security, after the thai criminal code of 1956 went into effect.

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January 01, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st 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 01, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 01, 1957 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 01, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:26 am and setting at 06:29 pm.

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 01, 1957?


Famous people born on January 01, 1957:

  • Madolyn Smith Osborne
    Madolyn Smith Osborne

    Madolyn smith osborne is an american actress known for her roles in films such as urban cowboy and 2010: the year we make contact.

  • Parilee Pence

    American politician who served as the First Lady of Indiana.

  • Whalen Albrecht

    Whalen Albrecht is an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of Intuit, the company behind popular financial software like QuickBooks and...

  • Tung Hua-ling

    Taiwanese politician who served as the first female Premier of Taiwan from 2016 to 2019.

  • Elizer Shkedy

    Former Israeli Air Force commander and politician.

  • Nicandro Durante

    Nicandro Durante is the former CEO of British American Tobacco, one of the world's largest tobacco companies.

  • Aala Al-Aswani

    Bestselling Egyptian author known for his novels.

  • Duanne Roth

    Duanne Roth is a computer scientist known for his contributions to the field of artificial intelligence.

  • Oliverio Castañeda

    Oliverio Castañeda was a Guatemalan student leader and activist who was killed during a protest.

  • Hilmar Oddsson

    Icelandic filmmaker known for his experimental and avant-garde films.

  • Louise Blouin

    Founder of Louise Blouin Media, a global arts and culture publishing company.

  • K.J. Parker

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  • Afua Cooper

    Afua Cooper is a renowned Canadian poet, historian, and educator who has made significant contributions to the study of Black history and...

  • Geeta Govinda

    Geeta Govinda is a renowned Indian classical dancer who specializes in the Odissi dance form.

  • Natsuko Shono

    Natsuko Shono is a Japanese novelist known for her works exploring themes of family, relationships, and social issues.

  • Abdulhadi Khalaf

    Abdulhadi Khalaf is a Swedish-Bahraini political scientist and journalist who has written extensively on the Middle East.

  • Joshua Hammer

    Joshua Hammer is an American journalist and author who has reported from around the world, with a focus on Africa and the Middle East.

  • Toshie Abe

    Toshie Abe is a Japanese politician who has served in the House of Representatives of Japan since 1993.

  • Gunhild Wallin

    Gunhild Wallin is a Swedish politician who has served as a member of the Riksdag, the Swedish parliament, since 2006.

  • Wen Fuliang

    Wen Fuliang is a contemporary Chinese calligrapher known for his innovative and influential calligraphic works.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Anju Mahendru
    Anju Mahendru

    Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

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January 01, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 4 months old,

or 808 months

or 3513 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24592 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 1957.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1957?

There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 01, 1957.

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January 01, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 1957:

  • Milderd Blatch

    British politician known for his advocacy for social welfare reforms.

  • Samary Courtenay

    Samary Courtenay was a French actress who was known for her roles in French theater and film during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

  • Chestina Craig

    Founder of Craig Quality Control Company.

  • William Hubbert

    Served as a member of the Australian House of Representatives.

  • Sava Jovanović

    A Serbian military officer who served as the Chief of the General Staff of the Royal Yugoslav Army.

  • Kathrene Pinkerton

    Kathrene Pinkerton was an American novelist known for her historical fiction.

  • Katherleen Drew-Bear

    Katherleen Drew-Bear was a British botanist who specialized in the study of seaweeds and made important contributions to the understanding...

  • Lillias Ashworth Hallett

    Lillias Ashworth Hallett was a British politician and suffragist who worked to secure the right to vote for women.

  • Isador Kaufman

    Isador Kaufman was a Russian-American painter known for his vibrant and expressive portraits.

  • Mihail Ghelmegeanu

    Mihail Ghelmegeanu was a Romanian journalist and politician who played a role in the political landscape of Romania during the early 20th...

  • Ralph Sadler

    Ralph Sadler was a British inventor who patented several mechanical devices, including improvements to the internal combustion engine.

  • Drury Fortescue

    Drury Fortescue was a British Conservative politician who served as a Member of Parliament.

  • Alexine Fleuriot

    Alexine Fleuriot was a French novelist known for her works exploring the lives of women in the early 20th century.

  • Casten Amerongen

    Casten Amerongen was a Dutch painter known for his landscape and portrait works.

  • Denman Maley

    Denman Maley was an American painter known for his landscape and portrait works.

  • Sayre Ramsdell

    Sayre Ramsdell was an American physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

  • Ormand Brewer

    Ormand Brewer was an American physicist who made contributions to the field of atomic and molecular physics.

  • Waldine Van Ness

    Waldine Van Ness was an American painter known for her landscape and portrait works.

  • Alanson Buck

    Alanson Buck was an American poet known for his nature-inspired works.

  • Acacia

    Acacia Johnson was a renowned botanist known for her research on tropical plant species.

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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January 01, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 01, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 31st and January 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 01, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1957 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 01, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Green Door
  2. - Blueberry Hill
  3. - Love Me
  4. - Hey! Jealous Lover
  5. - A Rose And A Baby Ruth

January 01, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 1957 was Mary's Boy Child by Harry Belafonte, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 01, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 01, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mary's Boy Child
  2. - Singing The Blues
  3. - Wake Up Little Susie
  4. - Singing The Blues
  5. - Ma He's Making Eyes At Me

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January 01, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Throne of Blood

Throne of Blood

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Akira Kurosawa

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

Country: United States of America

Giant

Giant

Release year: 1956

Directed by: George Stevens

Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Carroll Baker

Country: United States of America

Between Heaven and Hell

Between Heaven and Hell

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Robert Wagner, Terry Moore, Broderick Crawford, Buddy Ebsen

Pillars of the Sky

Pillars of the Sky

Release year: 1956

Directed by: George Marshall

Starring: Jeff Chandler, Dorothy Malone, Ward Bond, Keith Andes

Written on the Wind

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 01, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 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:

Call Boy

Call Boy

Release year: 1957

The Other Man

The Other Man

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Richard Eyre

Give Us This Day

Give Us This Day

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Adam Stern

Kidnapped

Kidnapped

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Alastair Reid

January 01, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 01, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

King Of Paris by Guy Endore

King Of Paris

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"He was one those men who lived 10 lives, while the rest of us only live one." This is how the author began his biographical novel. Alexandre Dumas.

Merry Christmas, Mr. Baxter by Edward Streeter

Merry Christmas, Mr. Baxter

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Dust jacket notes: "All the unavoidable, amusing, maddening, and amusing Christmas is a perfect backdrop for the adventures and adventures of this Streeter "hero." A grandfather who hasn't yet reached the age of discretion, and doesn't promise ever to,

The Bible As History by Werner Keller

The Bible As History

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This groundbreaking book, which sheds light on historical foundations of the best-selling book ever written--the Bible -- is now available in print.

The Life Of The Party by Bennett Cerf

The Life Of The Party

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The Life of the Party

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 January 01, 1957?

On January 01, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1957?

On January 01, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 1957?

On January 01, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

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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.

Tuesday January 1, 1957