What happened on Tuesday August 06, 1957?

Here's what happened on August 06, 1957:

• Dwight D. Eisenhower's Presidency in 1957 On August 6, 1957, Dwight D. Eisenhower was serving as the 34th President of the United States. During this period, he was in his second term, having been re-elected in 1956. His presidency was marked by significant Cold War tensions, civil rights developments, and economic prosperity in post-World War II America.
• Dwight D. Eisenhower's Presidency in 1957 On August 6, 1957, Dwight D. Eisenhower was serving as the 34th President of the United States. During this period, he was in his second term, having been re-elected in 1956. His presidency was marked by significant Cold War tensions, civil rights developments, and economic prosperity in post-World War II America.
• Harold Macmillan's Leadership of the United Kingdom On August 6, 1957, Harold Macmillan was serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He had recently succeeded Anthony Eden and would go on to be a pivotal Conservative Party leader during the late 1950s and early 1960s, overseeing significant social and political changes in post-war Britain.
• Harold Macmillan's Leadership of the United Kingdom On August 6, 1957, Harold Macmillan was serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He had recently succeeded Anthony Eden and would go on to be a pivotal Conservative Party leader during the late 1950s and early 1960s, overseeing significant social and political changes in post-war Britain.
• Pope Pius XII's Papacy On August 6, 1957, Pope Pius XII was leading the Roman Catholic Church. His papacy, which lasted from 1939 to 1958, was controversial due to his actions during World War II, particularly regarding the Holocaust. He was known for his efforts to modernize the Church and his strong anti-communist stance.
• Pope Pius XII's Papacy On August 6, 1957, Pope Pius XII was leading the Roman Catholic Church. His papacy, which lasted from 1939 to 1958, was controversial due to his actions during World War II, particularly regarding the Holocaust. He was known for his efforts to modernize the Church and his strong anti-communist stance.

Events in 1957

August 06, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 06, 1957

Newspapers from Aug. 06, 1957

August 06, 1957 was a Tuesday and it was the 218th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1957 can also be written as 8/6/1957 in the US and as 6/8/1957 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1957 in August 1957 calendar

Famous people born on August 06, 1957:

• Jim McGreevey

  Prominent American politician who served as the 52nd Governor of New Jersey, known for his controversial resignation in 2004.

• Bob Horner

  Professional baseball player who played for the Atlanta Braves and was a key figure in Major League Baseball during the 1980s.

• Faith Prince
• Constance M. Burge

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on August 6th

Famous people died on August 06, 1957:

• Ernest Linton

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on August 6th

August 06, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1957 was (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

1. Elvis Presley - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
2. Pat Boone - Love Letters In The Sand
3. The Everly Brothers - Bye Bye Love
4. Jimmy Dorsey - So Rare
5. The Coasters - Searchin'

August 06, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

1. Elvis Presley - All Shook Up
2. Pat Boone - Love Letters In The Sand
3. Lonnie Donegan - Gamblin' Man / Putting On The Style
4. Elvis Presley - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
5. Russ Hamilton - We Will Make Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

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August 06, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 1957 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 August 06, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 05:20 pm and setting at 03:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Aug 10, 1957.

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Your place in the Universe on August 06, 1957

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Someone born on August 06, 1957 is:

67 years 9 months old,

or 813 months and 8 days old,

or 3536 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24753 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1957?

There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 06, 1957.

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