Wednesday October 02, 1957: on this day

October 02, 1957 was the 275th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 02, 1957 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 02, 1957, who was born and died on October 02, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 02, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tammy by Debbie Reynolds), movies (e.g. Jailhouse Rock, directed by Richard Thorpe), TV series (e.g. 26 Men) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 2nd, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 02, 1957?


October 02, 1957 was a Wednesday and it was the 275th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1957 can also be written as 10/2/1957 in the US and as 2/10/1957 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1957 in October 1957 calendar

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October 02, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 02, 1957:

  • New volcanic island appears off fayal island azores
  • New york yankees appear in their 26th world series (world series #54).
  • David lean's film ''the bridge on the river kwai'' opens in the uk.
  • Space age ndash sputnik program: the soviet union launches sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite to orbit the earth.
  • Canada's avro arrow is unveiled to the public.
  • The comedy sitcom ''leave it to beaver'' premieres on television.

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October 02, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra 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 02, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on October 2nd, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 02, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on October 02, 1957 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 02, 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 02, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 03:17 pm and setting at 01:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 09, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Oct 08, 1957.

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Who was born on October 02, 1957?


Famous people born on October 02, 1957:

  • Kate St John

    English singer-songwriter/producer (the dream academy).

  • Wade Dooley

    Police officer and english rugby player.

  • John Cook

    American golfer.

  • John Neuman Cook

    Toledo, ohio -- pga golfer (1981 bing crosby).

  • John Corcoran

    American engineer in the merchant marines was killed when united airline flight 1975 crashed into the world trade center on 9/11/2001.

  • Kimberly Herrin

    Santa barbara, california -- playmate (march, 1981).

  • Brian Regan

    Comedian.

  • Dave Faulkner

    Australian singer-songwriter/guitarist (the victims the manikins, hoodoo gurus).

  • Emanuel Farrugia
  • Osman Kavala
  • Maurizio Venturi
  • José Maria de Almeida
  • Tullio Ferro
  • Donatella Treu
  • Luigi Ganna
  • Janry

Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:

  • Avery Brooks
    Avery Brooks

    Avery Brooks is an American actor, director, and educator, best known for his roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hawk...

  • Ayumi Hamasaki
    Ayumi Hamasaki

    Producer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.

  • Graham Greene
    Graham Greene

    British travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.

  • Maribel Verdú
    Maribel Verdú

    Spanish singer and actress.

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Efren Ramirez
    Efren Ramirez

    American producer and actor.

  • Lew Temple
    Lew Temple

    American actor.

  • Tara Barr
    Tara Barr

    American actress.

  • Jurnee Smollett-Bell
    Jurnee Smollett-Bell

    Jurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...

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October 02, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 66 years 5 months old,

or 797 months and 26 days old,

or 3469 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24284 days old,

if you were born on October 02, 1957.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 02, 1957?

There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 02, 1957.

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October 02, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 02, 1957:

  • Jacques Fesch

    French homicide: the murder of a french police officer as he fled from a holdup on 25 feb 1954, 5:45 pm, paris.

  • Leda Gys
  • Luigi Ganna

What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?

Famous deaths on October 2nd:

  • Tom Petty
    Tom Petty

    Tom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...

  • Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson

    American actor.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Gene Autry
    Gene Autry

    American singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.

  • George Grizzard
    George Grizzard

    American actor, who started his stage career in 1945.

  • Tamara Dobson
    Tamara Dobson

    American actress (born 1947).

  • Nipsey Russell
    Nipsey Russell

    American comedian and actor (d. 2005).

  • George Bancroft
    George Bancroft

    American historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.

  • Marsel Duchamp

    French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 2nd

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October 02, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 02, 1957:

  • Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
  • World Farm Animal Day
  • Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
  • Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
  • French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)

Observances on October 02, 1957:

  • World Habitat Day
  • International Day of Non-Violence
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October 02, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 02, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 30th and October 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 02, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1957 was Tammy by Debbie Reynolds, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

October 02, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 02, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tammy
  2. - Diana
  3. - Honeycomb
  4. - Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On
  5. - That'll Be The Day

October 02, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1957 was Diana by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

October 02, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 02, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Diana
  2. - Love Letters In The Sand
  3. - Last Train To San Fernando
  4. - Island In The Sun
  5. - All Shook Up

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October 02, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 02, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Jailhouse Rock

Jailhouse Rock

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler, Mickey Shaughnessy, Vaughn Taylor

Country: United States of America

Escapade in Japan

Escapade in Japan

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Arthur Lubin

Starring: Teresa Wright, Cameron Mitchell, Jon Provost, Roger Nakagawa

Until They Sail

Until They Sail

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Robert Wise

Starring: Jean Simmons, Paul Newman, Joan Fontaine, Piper Laurie

The Black Scorpion

The Black Scorpion

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Edward Ludwig

Starring: Richard Denning, Mara Corday, Carlos Rivas, Mario Navarro

The Bridge on the River Kwai

The Bridge on the River Kwai

Release year: 1957

Directed by: David Lean

Starring: William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Sessue Hayakawa

Country: United States of America

October 02, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 02, 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:

26 Men

26 Men

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Tristram Coffin, Kelo Henderson

Country: United States of America

Trackdown

Trackdown

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Richard T. Heffron

Starring: Robert Culp

Country: United States of America

The Real McCoys

The Real McCoys

Release year: 1957

Written by:

Directed by: Richard Crenna

Starring: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Tony Martinez

Country: United States of America

The Court of Last Resort

The Court of Last Resort

Release year: 1957

Country: United States of America

Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Guillaume Brac

October 02, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 02, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bridge To The Sun by Gwen Terasaki

Bridge To The Sun

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National Book Award Finalist Nonfiction (1958). * Washington Post Non Fiction Book of the Year (1958). * New York Times Bestseller Bridge to the Sun. This is a touching, beautiful, and deeply moving story about love.

Rascals In Paradise by James A. Michener and Grove Day

Rascals In Paradise

By:

A thrilling collection of adventure stories by James A. Michener, nonfiction, returns to the most stunning place on Earth: the Islands that inspired Tales of the South Pacific.

The Day Christ Died by Jim Bishop

The Day Christ Died

By:

"This book is about the most dramatic day of history, the day Jesus of Nazareth was killed.

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.

The Age Of Steam by Lucius Beebe and Charles Clegg

The Age Of Steam

By:

This classic portrait gallery will transport your mind to a time when trains were steaming across America.

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Who was the US President on October 02, 1957?

On October 02, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1957?

On October 02, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 02, 1957?

On October 02, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 2nd?

October 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
  • 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.

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history

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.

Discover how October 1957 calendar looked like.

Wednesday October 2, 1957