What happened on Sunday March 03, 1957?

About March 3rd, 1957, in brief:

  • Historical events: Gregoris Afxentiou, a prominent Cypriot liberation fighter, was killed while heroically resisting British colonial forces. He was burnt alive in a cave near the Machera Monastery, choosing death over surrender, symbolizing the fierce resistance against British colonial rule in Cyprus.
  • Day of the week: March 3rd, 1957 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Young Love by Tab Hunter
  • #1 UK song: The Garden Of Eden by Frankie Vaughan
  • Popular movie: 3:10 to Yuma directed by James Mangold

More about March 3rd, 1957? See below for more news and curiosities on March 3rd, 1957.

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March 03, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 03, 1957:

  • Cypriot Liberation Fighter Killed by British Troops Gregoris Afxentiou, a prominent Cypriot liberation fighter, was killed while heroically resisting British colonial forces. He was burnt alive in a cave near the Machera Monastery, choosing death over surrender, symbolizing the fierce resistance against British colonial rule in Cyprus.
  • Eurovision Song Contest 1957 Corry Brokken wins the second Eurovision Song Contest, representing the Netherlands with her song 'Net als toen' (Like it used to be) in Frankfurt, Germany. This performance marked a significant moment in the early history of the international music competition.
  • World Ice Pairs Figure Skating Championship Barbara Wagner and Robert Paul from Canada win the World Ice Pairs Figure Skating Championship in Colorado Springs, demonstrating exceptional skill and artistry in international figure skating competition.
  • World Men's Figure Skating Championship David Jenkins from the United States wins the World Men's Figure Skating Championship in Colorado Springs, showcasing American dominance in figure skating during the mid-1950s.
  • LPGA Jacksonville Golf Open Mickey Wright wins the LPGA Jacksonville Golf Open, further establishing her reputation as one of the most accomplished female golfers of her era.

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March 03, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was March 03, 1957?


March 03, 1957 was a Sunday and it was the 62nd day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 03, 1957 can also be written as 3/3/1957 in the US and as 3/3/1957 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on March 03, 1957?


Famous people born on March 03, 1957:

  • Nicholas Shakespeare

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March 03, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 03, 1957:

  • Antioco Casula
  • Raffaello Celommi
  • Manning Haynes

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March 03, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 03, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 25th and March 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

March 03, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 03, 1957 was Young Love by Tab Hunter, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

  1. - Young Love youtube
  2. - Too Much youtube
  3. - Young Love youtube
  4. - Banana Boat (Day-O) youtube
  5. - The Banana Boat Song

March 03, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 03, 1957 was The Garden Of Eden by Frankie Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

  1. - The Garden Of Eden youtube
  2. - Singing The Blues youtube
  3. - Friendly Persuasion youtube
  4. - Don't You Rock Me Daddy-O youtube
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March 03, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 3rd is Pisces.

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March 03, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 03, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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March 03, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 03, 1957 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 03, 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 March 03, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:00 am and setting at 09:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 14, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Mar 16, 1957.

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How old is someone born on March 03, 1957?


Someone born on March 03, 1957 is:

68 years 2 months old,

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