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About December 6th, 1957, in brief:
- Historical events: AFL-CIO votes to expel Teamsters (readmitted in October 1987).
- Day of the week: December 6th, 1957 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Tom Hulce, Judd Apatow
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley
- #1 UK song: Mary's Boy Child by Harry Belafonte
- Popular movie: Witness for the Prosecution directed by Billy Wilder
More about December 6th, 1957? See below for more news and curiosities on December 6th, 1957.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 06, 1957?
- December 06, 1957: What happened on that day?
- December 06, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 06, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 06, 1957?
- December 06, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 06, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
- December 06, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 06, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
- December 06, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 06, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 06, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 06, 1957?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 06, 1957?
- Who was the Pope on December 06, 1957?
What day of the week was December 06, 1957?
December 06, 1957 was a Friday and it was the 340th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 06, 1957 can also be written as 12/6/1957 in the US and as 6/12/1957 in UK and Europe.
December 06, 1957: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 06, 1957:
- Afl-cio votes to expel teamsters (readmitted in october 1987).
- Indonesia begins nationalizing dutch possessions.
- Project vanguard: a launchpad explosion of vanguard tv3 thwarts the first united states attempt to launch a satellite into earth orbit.
- First us attempt to launch a satellite fails - vanguard rocket blows up.
- First u.s. attempt to launch a satellite fails, the rocket blowing up on the launch pad.
December 06, 1957: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 06, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 6th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 06, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 06, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
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December 06, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 06, 1957 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 06, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:18 pm and setting at 07:13 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 07, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Dec 07, 1957.
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Who was born on December 06, 1957?
Famous people born on December 06, 1957:
- Adely Cuomo
Adely Cuomo is an American politician who served as the 56th Governor of New York from 2011 to 2021.
- Bill Hanzlik
American basketball head coach, nuggets.
- Adrian Borland
English guitarist/singer-songwriter and producer (the sound & the outsiders), (d. 1999).
- Arabella Weir
Arabella Weir is a British comedian, actress, and writer known for her work in journalism.
- Erica Spindler
Bestselling author of romantic suspense novels.
- Andrew Cuomo
American politician, 56th governor of new york.
- Luis Mariano Delis Fournier
Cuba -- discus thrower (1980 olympics-bronze medalist).
- Lee Siegel
Critic.
- Luis Delís
Cuban shot putter and discus thrower.
- José Luis Azuaje Ayala
- Maria Cecilia Guerra
- Greg Deane
- Dario Sanguin
- Nando Sanvito
- Tommaso Sodano
- Petr Zajaroš
Whose famous birthday is on December 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 6th:
![Tom Hulce]()
Tom HulceAmerican actor.
![Judd Apatow]()
Judd ApatowAmerican screenwriter and film director.
![Elissa Landi]()
Elissa LandiItalian actress, writer and actress.
![Janine Turner]()
Janine TurnerJanine Turner is an American actress known for her role in the TV series 'Northern Exposure'.
![Peter Handke]()
Peter HandkeAustrian avantgarde playwright and novelist, he gained national attention when he spoke at princeton's gruppe 47 meeting of avant-garde...
![Agnes Moorehead]()
Agnes MooreheadAmerican actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.
![JoBeth Williams]()
JoBeth WilliamsAmerican actress and singer.
![Torri Higginson]()
Torri HigginsonCanadian actress.
![Shekhar Kapur]()
Shekhar KapurIndian screenwriter and producer of director producers.
![Patrick Bauchau]()
Patrick BauchauBelgian actor and psychoanalyst henry's son.
December 06, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 66 years 5 months old,
or 797 months and 5 days old,
or 3466 weeks and 1 day old,
or 24263 days old,
if you were born on December 06, 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 December 06, 1957?
There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 6th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 06, 1957?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 06, 1957.
December 06, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 06, 1957:
- Adrienne D'Ambricourt
- Brenno Del Giudice
- Robert Esnault-Pelterie
- Giovanni Mangiante
- Maurice Peeters
What famous deaths happened on December 6th?
Famous deaths on December 6th:
![Roy Orbison]()
Roy OrbisonAmerican singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.
![Don Ameche]()
Don AmecheAmerican actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.
![Peter Vaughan]()
Peter VaughanEnglish actor (d. 2016).
![Werner Klemperer]()
Werner KlempererGerman-American actor best known for his role as Colonel Klink in the TV series Hogan's Heroes.
![Frances Bavier]()
Frances BavierFrances Bavier was an American actress best known for her role as Aunt Bee on the television series 'The Andy Griffith Show.
![Gian Maria Volontè]()
Gian Maria VolontèItalian actor known for his roles in Spaghetti Western films.
![John Payne]()
John PayneJohn Payne was a versatile American actor known for his roles in film noir and musicals.
![Rita Macedo]()
Rita MacedoActress (divinas palbras), who dies at 65 from a heart attack.
![Kathleen Harrison]()
Kathleen HarrisonActress (fast lady big money), dies at the age of 103.
![James Dobson]()
James DobsonFocus on the family was founded by american psychologist and author focus on the family.
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December 06, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 06, 1957:
- Spain - Constitution Day
- Belgium and the Netherlands celebrate Sinterklaas, a day on which a skinny version of Santa Claus gives the children oranges, candy and toys.
- Finland - Finland Independence Day (from Russia, 1917)
- Canada - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
- Also see December 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Saint Nicholas
December 06, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 06, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 2nd and December 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 06, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 06, 1957 was Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.
December 06, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 06, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 2nd and December 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
- Sam Cooke - You Send Me
- The Everly Brothers - Wake Up Little Susie
- The Rays - Silhouettes
- Ricky Nelson - Be-Bop Baby
December 06, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 06, 1957 was Mary's Boy Child by Harry Belafonte, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.
December 06, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 06, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 2nd and December 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Harry Belafonte - Mary's Boy Child
- Johnny Otis & His Orchestra With Marie Adams - Ma He's Making Eyes At Me
- The Everly Brothers - Wake Up Little Susie
- Paul Anka - Diana
- Paul Anka - I Love You Baby
December 06, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 06, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Witness for the Prosecution
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Starring: Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester
Country: United States of America
Sissi - Schicksalsjahre einer Kaiserin
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Ernst Marischka
Starring: Romy Schneider, Karlheinz Böhm, Magda Schneider, Gustav Knuth
La Parisienne
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Michel Boisrond
Starring: Charles Boyer, Henri Vidal, Brigitte Bardot, Noël Roquevert
Peyton Place
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Mark Robson
Starring: Lana Turner, Lee Philips, Lloyd Nolan, Arthur Kennedy
Country: United States of America
A Farewell to Arms
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Charles Vidor, John Huston
Starring: Rock Hudson, Jennifer Jones, Vittorio De Sica, Oskar Homolka
Country: United States of America
December 06, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 06, 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
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Joseph Kane
Starring: Tristram Coffin, Kelo Henderson
Country: United States of America
Trackdown
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Richard T. Heffron
Starring: Robert Culp
Country: United States of America
The Real McCoys
Release year: 1957
Written by: Irving Pincus
Directed by: Richard Crenna
Starring: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Tony Martinez
Country: United States of America
The Court of Last Resort
Release year: 1957
Country: United States of America
Treasure Island
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Guillaume Brac
December 06, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 06, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
On The Beach
By: Nevil Shute
Nevil Shute's most important novel, which was a bestseller for decades after it was published in 1957, is an unforgettable vision about a post-apocalyptic future. The few survivors left in Australia are now waiting for the radioactive cloud to pass …
Room At The Top
By: John Braine
"Remember John Braine. He'll tell you a lot. His first novel, Room at the Top, is an extraordinary one.
Below The Salt
By: Thomas B. Costain
The author of "the silver cup" and "the black rose" tells a vivid, violent story about England and Europe.
Stay Alive All Your Life
By: Norman Vincent Peale
"Those who have received assistance from The Power of Positive Thinking can find further guidance in these pages to help them live a more creative and dynamic life."
Not By Bread Alone
By: Vladimir Dudintsev
First U.S. edition bound with yellow cloth and black boards with red lettering. Book is in excellent condition. The DJ has minor rub marks at the corners and tips.
Who was the US President on December 06, 1957?
On December 06, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 06, 1957?
On December 06, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 06, 1957?
On December 06, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about December 6th?
December 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of December. 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 December 6th, such as:
- 2018 - Near a chabahar police station, iran, a car bomb explodes. the attack left around 40 people injured and two police officers dead. islamic militant group ansar al-furqan claims responsibility. iran accuses perpetrators being "foreign-backed terrorists".
- 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria civil war: vladimir putin declares victory against the islamic state terror group on both banks of the euphrates. (tass). the syrian observatory for human rights reports that 21 people were killed in russian air strikes in deir al-zor, a deir al-zor village located on the east side of the euphrates river.
- 2016 - Six pakistani fishermen were killed while fishing in the red sea off mocha, taiz governorate, yemen. six more are missing after a saudi attack on a boat that was carrying 12 pakistani sailors. (the news),
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 December 1957?
December 1957 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
