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see horoscope and birth chart for April 12, 1957What happened on Friday April 12, 1957?
About April 12th, 1957, in brief:
- Historical events: The Soviet Union conducted an atmospheric nuclear test, contributing to the escalating nuclear arms race during the Cold War period. This test demonstrated the USSR's growing nuclear capabilities and technological prowess, heightening international tensions.
- Day of the week: April 12th, 1957 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Butterfly by Andy Williams
- #1 UK song: Cumberland Gap by Lonnie Donegan
- Popular movie: 3:10 to Yuma directed by James Mangold
More about April 12th, 1957? See below for more news and curiosities on April 12th, 1957.
Table of contents
- April 12, 1957: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was April 12, 1957?
- Who was born on April 12, 1957?
- April 12, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
- April 12, 1957: Number 1 song 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?
- How old is someone born on April 12, 1957?
- Back in 1957
April 12, 1957: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 12, 1957:
- Soviet Nuclear Test in Atmosphere The Soviet Union conducted an atmospheric nuclear test, contributing to the escalating nuclear arms race during the Cold War period. This test demonstrated the USSR's growing nuclear capabilities and technological prowess, heightening international tensions.
- Bowling Record by Jim Spalding Jim Spalding achieved a remarkable bowling performance, setting a record of 2,088 pins across nine games. This impressive athletic achievement highlighted the competitive spirit of professional bowling in the late 1950s.
April 12, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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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.
Who was born on April 12, 1957?
Famous people born on April 12, 1957:
- Vince Gill
Renowned country music singer and guitarist, known for his exceptional vocal range and multiple Grammy Awards.
April 12, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
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.
- 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.
- 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 is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th is Aries.
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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.
Discover the Rooster personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthApril 12, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 12, 1957 was Waxing gibbous.
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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Your place in the Universe on April 12, 1957
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Someone born on April 12, 1957 is:
68 years 1 month old,
or 817 months and 2 days old,
or 3552 weeks and 5 days old,
or 24869 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 12, 1957?
There are 333 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 12th 2026.
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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.
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Back in 1957
