What the sky looked like on August 12, 1957
Get the star map showing the sky over this special date
US date format: 8/12/1957, UK date format: 12/8/1957
It was Monday, under the sign of Leo (see birth chart on August 12, 1957). The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Isaach de Bankole and Ines de La Fressange.
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 movies released in 1957
while The World Of Suzie Wong by Richard Mason was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Open House.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the whole 1957 or at August 12 across the years.
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