What happened on Saturday February 09, 1957?

Here's what happened on February 09, 1957:

• US Presidential Leadership Dwight D. Eisenhower was serving as the President of the United States on February 9, 1957, during his second term in office, overseeing the country during the Cold War era.
• UK Political Leadership Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on February 9, 1957, a key period in post-World War II British politics and decolonization.
• Death of Miklós Horthy, Hungarian Regent Miklós Horthy von Nagybanya, the Hungarian Admiral and regent who ruled Hungary from 1920 to 1944, passed away at the age of 88. Horthy was a significant political figure who led Hungary during the interwar period and through the early stages of World War II, before being forced out of power.
• Papal Leadership Pope Pius XII was the head of the Catholic Church on February 9, 1957, a controversial but influential pontiff who led the church during World War II and the early Cold War period.
• Birth of Terry McAuliffe Terry McAuliffe, an American politician who would later serve as the Governor of Virginia, was born on February 9, 1957, marking the beginning of a notable political career.
• US Music Chart Topper On February 9, 1957, 'Young Love' by Sonny James was the number one song on the Billboard charts in the United States, reflecting the popular music trends of the mid-1950s.
• UK Music Chart Topper On February 9, 1957, 'The Garden Of Eden' by Frankie Vaughan topped the music charts in the United Kingdom, showcasing the contemporary musical landscape of the era.

Events in 1957

February 09, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 09, 1957

Newspapers from Feb. 09, 1957

February 09, 1957 was a Saturday and it was the 40th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 09, 1957 can also be written as 2/9/1957 in the US and as 9/2/1957 in UK and Europe.

February 09, 1957 in February 1957 calendar

Famous people died on February 09, 1957:

• Miklós Horthy

  Miklós Horthy was the Regent of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1920 to 1944, and a prominent military leader.

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on February 9th

February 09, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 09, 1957 was Young Love by Sonny James, according to the music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

1. Sonny James - Young Love
2. Tab Hunter - Young Love
3. Frankie Laine - Moonlight Gambler
4. The Tarriers - The Banana Boat Song
5. Elvis Presley - Too Much

February 09, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 09, 1957 was The Garden Of Eden by Frankie Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

1. Frankie Vaughan - The Garden Of Eden
2. Guy Mitchell - Singing The Blues
3. Tab Hunter - Young Love
4. Pat Boone - Friendly Persuasion
5. Lonnie Donegan - Don't You Rock Me Daddy-O

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 9th is Aquarius.

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February 09, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 09, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 09, 1957 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 09, 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 February 09, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 12:05 pm and setting at 03:12 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 09, 1957

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Someone born on February 09, 1957 is:

68 years 2 months old,

or 818 months and 26 days old,

or 3560 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24922 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 09, 1957?

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 09, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 09, 1957.

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