Monday August 12, 1957
US date format: 8/12/1957, UK date format: 12/8/1957
It was Monday, under the sign of Leo (see zodiac on August 12, 1957). The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative), Pope Pius XII was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Isaach de Bankole and Friedhelm Schutte.
In that special week of August people in US were listening to (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley.
In UK All Shook Up by Elvis Presley was in the top 5 hits.
The Long Haul, directed by Ken Hughes, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1957
while The Durable Fire by Howard Swiggett was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching O Corcunda de Notre Dame.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Movies
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The Long Haul
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Ken Hughes
Starring: Victor Mature, Diana Dors, Patrick Allen, Gene Anderson
The Pajama Game
Release year: 1957
Directed by: George Abbott, Stanley Donen
Starring: Doris Day, John Raitt, Carol Haney, Eddie Foy Jr.
Country: United States of America
Reform School Girl
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Edward Bernds
Starring: Gloria Castillo, Ross Ford, Edd Byrnes, Ralph Reed
Country: United States of America
From Hell It Came
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Dan Milner
Starring: Tod Andrews, Tina Carver, Linda Watkins, John McNamara
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Music charts
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Elvis Presley - All Shook Up
- Pat Boone - Love Letters In The Sand
- Lonnie Donegan - Gamblin' Man / Putting On The Style
- Elvis Presley - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
- Russ Hamilton - We Will Make Love
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TV Series
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O Corcunda de Notre Dame
Release year: 1957
How old am I?
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in August 1957?
- LIFE: May Britt
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Sen. Richard Russell -- Aug. 12, 1957
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.7525
Books
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The Durable Fire
By: Howard Swiggett
Durable Fire, 1957 BOMC, by Howard Swiggett. Hardcover with dust jacket, 366 pages, published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
On The Beach
By: Nevil Shute
Nevil Shute’s most powerful novel—a bestseller for decades after its 1957 publication—is an unforgettable vision of a post-apocalyptic world.After a nuclear World War III has destroyed most of the globe, the few remaining survivors in southern Australia await the radioactive …
The Last Angry Man
By: Gerald Green
"There aren't enough people left who get mad, plain mad."Sam Abelman is a doctor who never takes the easy way out.
Stay Alive All Your Life
By: Norman Vincent Peale
"Those who received help from The Power of Positive Thinking will find in these pages further guidance toward a more dynamic and creative life."
The Scapegoat
By: Daphne du Maurier
"Someone jolted my elbow as I drank and said, 'Je vous demande pardon,' and as I moved to give him space he turned and stared at me and I at him,
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Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on August 12, 1957?
On August 12, 1957 the day of the week was Monday.
What zodiac sign is August 12, 1957?
On August 12, 1957 the zodiac sign was Leo.
Who was the US President on August 12, 1957?
On August 12, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1957?
On August 12, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 12, 1957?
On August 12, 1957 Pope Pius XII was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on August 12, 1957?
On August 12, 1957 several famous people were born including, Isaach de Bankole, Friedhelm Schutte, Friedhelm Schütte.
What was the number one song in August 12, 1957?
The number one song in the week of August 12, 1957 was (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley in US and All Shook Up by Elvis Presley in UK.
What were the top hits on August 12, 1957?
The top hits on August 12, 1957 were (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley, Bye Bye Love by The Everly Brothers, Love Letters In The Sand by Pat Boone in US and All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, Love Letters In The Sand by Pat Boone, Gamblin' Man / Putting On The Style by Lonnie Donegan in UK.
