What happened on Sunday May 12, 1957?

Here's what happened on May 12, 1957:

• Death of Erich von Stroheim Erich von Stroheim, a renowned Austrian-American actor and filmmaker famous for his role in the classic film 'Grand Illusion', passed away at the age of 71. Known for his distinctive acting style and significant contributions to early cinema, von Stroheim was a pivotal figure in the development of film as an art form.
• A.J. Foyt's First Professional Racing Victory A.J. Foyt, a legendary American race car driver, secured his first professional victory in a U.S. Automobile Club (USAC) midget car race held in Kansas City, Missouri. This milestone marked the beginning of what would become an illustrious career in motorsports, setting the stage for Foyt's future achievements in racing.
• Beverly Hanson Wins LPGA Smokey Golf Open Beverly Hanson emerged victorious in the LPGA Smokey Golf Open, highlighting her skill and competitive prowess in women's professional golf during the late 1950s.

Events in 1957

May 12, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 12, 1957

Newspapers from May. 12, 1957

May 12, 1957 was a Sunday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1957 can also be written as 5/12/1957 in the US and as 12/5/1957 in UK and Europe.

May 12, 1957 in May 1957 calendar

Famous people born on May 12, 1957:

• Lou Whitaker

  Professional baseball player who spent his entire 19-year career with the Detroit Tigers, playing as a second baseman and considered a key...

• Béatrice Patrie

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on May 12th

Famous people died on May 12, 1957:

• Alfonso de Portago

  Famous Spanish race car driver and bobsledder who tragically died during the Mille Miglia race in Italy in 1957, known for his daring and...

• Erich von Stroheim

  Austrian-american actor, director, and producer (b. 1885).

• Stefan I di Bulgaria

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on May 12th

May 12, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

1. Elvis Presley - All Shook Up
2. The Diamonds - Little Darlin'
3. Perry Como - Round And Round
4. Ferlin Husky - Gone
5. Buddy Knox - Party Doll

May 12, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 1957 was Butterfly by Andy Williams, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

1. Andy Williams - Butterfly
2. Guy Mitchell - Rock-A-Billy
3. Lonnie Donegan - Cumberland Gap
4. Nat 'King' Cole - When I Fall In Love
5. Harry Belafonte - The Banana Boat Song

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 12, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 12, 1957 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 12, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:56 pm and setting at 05:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1957 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1957.

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Your place in the Universe on May 12, 1957

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Someone born on May 12, 1957 is:

68 years and 2 days old,

or 816 months and 2 days old,

or 3548 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24839 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 12, 1957?

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 12, 1957.

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