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April 12, 1957 was the 102nd day of the year 1957, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.
Is April 12, 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 April 12, 1957, who was born and died on April 12, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 12, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. Butterfly by Andy Williams), movies (e.g. Pablo y Carolina, directed by Mauricio de la Serna), TV series (e.g. Leave It To Beaver) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 12th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 12, 1957?
- April 12, 1957: What happened on that day?
- April 12, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 12, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 12, 1957?
- April 12, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 12, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
- April 12, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 12, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
- April 12, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 12, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 12, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 12, 1957?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 12, 1957?
- Who was the Pope on April 12, 1957?
What day of the week was April 12, 1957?
April 12, 1957 was a Friday and it was the 102nd day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 12, 1957 can also be written as 4/12/1957 in the US and as 12/4/1957 in UK and Europe.
April 12, 1957: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 12, 1957:
- Jim spalding sets a 2088-pin nine-game bowling record.
April 12, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 12, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.
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April 12, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 12, 1957 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 April 12, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:44 pm and setting at 04:32 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 16, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Apr 14, 1957.
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Who was born on April 12, 1957?
Famous people born on April 12, 1957:
- Vince Gill
Country music singer and songwriter with numerous Grammy Awards.
- Tama Janowitz
American short story writer and novelist.
- Greg Child
Australian mountaineer and author.
- Mark Kennedy
Politician.
- Maurizio Fistarol
- Stojčo Mladenov
- Ronald Plasterk
- Hallvar Thoresen
- Bruno Caneo
- Carlo Capone
- Ignacio Mantilla
Whose famous birthday is on April 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 12th:
![Saoirse Ronan]()
Saoirse RonanSaoirse ronan is an irish actress known for her roles in films such as atonement, lady bird, and little women.
![Ilana Glazer]()
Ilana GlazerIlana Glazer is an American comedian, actress, writer, and producer, best known for co-creating and starring in the Comedy Central series...
![Ed O'Neill]()
Ed O'NeillEd o'neill is an american actor best known for his roles as al bundy in the sitcom married.
![Shannen Doherty]()
Shannen DohertyAmerican actress, who started showbiz at the age of 12 on "little house on the prairie" (1982-1983).
![Herbie Hancock]()
Herbie HancockAmerican composer and musician.
![Brooklyn Decker]()
Brooklyn DeckerBrooklyn decker is an american actress and model known for her appearances in movies such as 'just go with it' and 'battleship'.
![Jennifer Morrison]()
Jennifer MorrisonJennifer morrison is an american actress known for her role as dr.
![Claire Danes]()
Claire DanesClaire danes is a tv actress known for her roles in the tv series homeland and my so-called life.
![David Cassidy]()
David CassidyAmerican actor and singer.
![Jean-Pierre Marielle]()
Jean-Pierre MarielleFrench actor who appeared in over 100 films.
April 12, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years and 15 days old,
or 804 months and 15 days old,
or 3498 weeks and 1 day old,
or 24487 days old,
if you were born on April 12, 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 April 12, 1957?
There are 350 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 12th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 1957?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 12, 1957.
April 12, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 12, 1957:
- Alexandre Fayollat
- Norman Whitley
What famous deaths happened on April 12th?
Famous deaths on April 12th:
![Josephine Baker]()
Josephine BakerErnest hemingway described her as the most beautiful woman he ever saw, or will ever see, as an american-french singer and entertainer.
![Gilbert Gottfried]()
Gilbert GottfriedGilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...
![Marilyn Chambers]()
Marilyn ChambersAmerican porno actress.
![Charlie Murphy]()
Charlie MurphyAmerican actor and comedian (b. 1959).
![Anne Jackson]()
Anne JacksonPennsylvania, united states -- actress.
![Ruth Taylor]()
Ruth TaylorActress (gentlemen prefer blondes), is killed at 76.
![Sydney Lassick]()
Sydney LassickAmerican actor (born in 1922).
- Sugar Ray Robinson
Widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, Sugar Ray Robinson was a five-time world champion and had a professional record...
- Joe Louis
Heavyweight boxing champion known as the 'Brown Bomber.
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April 12, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 12, 1957:
- Yuri's Night, an international celebration of the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin; in Russia (and formerly in USSR), the Cosmonautics Day.
- The Roman holiday of Cerealia begins.
Observances on April 12, 1957:
- International Day of Human Space Flight
Saints celebrated on April 12, 1957:
- Saint Julius I
- Saint Zeno of Verona
- Saint Erkembode
- Saint Damian
April 12, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 12, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 8th and April 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 12, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 12, 1957 was Butterfly by Andy Williams, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.
April 12, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 12, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Andy Williams - Butterfly
- Buddy Knox - Party Doll
- Perry Como - Round And Round
- The Diamonds - Little Darlin'
- Fats Domino - I'm Walkin'
April 12, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 12, 1957 was Cumberland Gap by Lonnie Donegan, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.
April 12, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 12, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Lonnie Donegan - Cumberland Gap
- Tab Hunter - Young Love
- Harry Belafonte - The Banana Boat Song
- Pat Boone - Don't Forbid Me
- Little Richard - Long Tall Sally
April 12, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 12, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Pablo y Carolina
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Mauricio de la Serna
Starring: Pedro Infante, Irasema Dilián, Alejandro Ciangherotti, Eduardo Alcaraz
Dragstrip Girl
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Edward L. Cahn
Starring: Fay Spain, Steven Terrell, John Ashley, Frank Gorshin
The Spirit of St. Louis
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Starring: James Stewart, Murray Hamilton, Patricia Smith, Bartlett Robinson
Country: United States of America
Kanal
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Andrzej Wajda
Starring: Teresa Izewska, Tadeusz Janczar, Wienczyslaw Glinski, Tadeusz Gwiazdowski
Fury at Showdown
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Gerd Oswald
Starring: John Derek, John Smith, Carolyn Craig, Nick Adams
April 12, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 12, 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:
Leave It to Beaver
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Andy Cadiff
Living It Up
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Antonio Cuadri
Let's Dance
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Norman Z. McLeod
Tales of Wells Fargo
Release year: 1957
The Railway Children
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Damian Cruden
April 12, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 12, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Blue Camellia
By: Frances Parkinson Keyes
SIZE: 5 1/2x8 1/2 (approximately). PAGES: 432 pages. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: First Edition assumed with none stated. JULIAN MESSNER NY 1957.
The Crisis Of The Old Order
By: Arthur Schlesinger
The Populist Movement in the 1890's was the source of the main currents of thought, and action that reached a climax during the Franklin Roosevelt era.
Day Of Infamy
By: Walter Lord
Special 60th anniversary edition by the author of A Night to Remember, a bestselling re-creation that reveals the surprise attack at Pearl Harbor.
Twilight For The Gods
By: Ernest Gann
Like the Age of Democracy's end, the Captain of any craft, even small, dreads giving up his ship.
The Wapshot Chronicle
By: John Cheever
John Cheever, a brilliant writer of short stories, was already well-known when The Wapshot Chronicle was first published in 1957. The Wapshot Chronicle won the 1958 National Book Award.
Who was the US President on April 12, 1957?
On April 12, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 12, 1957?
On April 12, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 12, 1957?
On April 12, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about April 12th?
April 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of April. 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 April 12th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 quetta bombing, 20 people killed and 50 others hurt in suicide bombing attack at quetta market, pakistan.
- 2018 - Poisoning of sergei skripal and yulia skripal. the organisation for the prohibition of chemical weapons stated that it agreed with uk authorities regarding their analysis of the toxic chemical that was used against the skripals. the uk identified the substance as a novichok nerve agents, a russian-developed type.
- 2017 - Ten people are killed at inabanga in bohol in the philippines' central visayas after the armed forces and national police clash with abu sayyaf suspects.
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 April 1957?
April 1957 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
