What happened on Thursday September 12, 1957?

Here's what happened on September 12, 1957:

• NORAD Established The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), a joint United States and Canadian organization responsible for aerospace warning and control, began its operations, marking a significant milestone in continental defense during the Cold War era.
• Notable Births on September 12, 1957 Two significant cultural figures were born on this date: Hans Zimmer, the renowned German film score composer known for his work in Hollywood, and Rachel Ward, the talented English actress and filmmaker.
• Archbishop Makarios Diplomatic Visit Archbishop Makarios of Cyprus visited the United States on September 12, 1957, potentially discussing the island's complex political landscape and seeking international diplomatic support.

Events in 1957

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

Magazines from Sep. 12, 1957

Newspapers from Sep. 12, 1957

September 12, 1957 was a Thursday and it was the 255th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 12, 1957 can also be written as 9/12/1957 in the US and as 12/9/1957 in UK and Europe.

September 12, 1957 in September 1957 calendar

Famous people born on September 12, 1957:

• Hans Zimmer

  Hans Zimmer is a world-renowned German film composer who has revolutionized movie soundtracks with his innovative and emotionally powerful...

• Brad Bird

  Brad Bird is an acclaimed American animator, director, and screenwriter known for his work with Pixar and directing films like 'The...

• Rachel Ward

  Duplicate of Rachel Ward entry.

• David Tepper

  David Tepper is a prominent American hedge fund manager and businessman, known for founding Appaloosa Management and his significant...

• Ferdinand Gamper

  Ferdinand Gamper was an Italian criminal involved in a notorious murder case in 1996, where six people were killed.

• Jan Egeland

  Jan Egeland is a prominent Norwegian diplomat and humanitarian leader who has worked extensively in conflict resolution and humanitarian...

• Jeh Johnson

  Jeh Johnson is an American lawyer and public servant who served as the Secretary of Homeland Security from 2013 to 2017 during the Obama...

• Adam Nicolson

  Adam Nicolson is a distinguished British author known for his compelling writings on history, literature, maritime themes, and landscape.

• Hawk [Michael Hegstrand]

  Michael 'Hawk' Hegstrand was a professional wrestler known for his work in multiple wrestling promotions, including ECW, WCW, WWF, and AWA,...

• Andrea Occhipinti

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on September 12th

Famous people died on September 12, 1957:

• José Lins do Rego
• Albert Cobo
• Viktor Ravasz
• Giacomo Rosso

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on September 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 12, 1957 was Tammy by Debbie Reynolds, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.

1. Debbie Reynolds - Tammy
2. Paul Anka - Diana
3. Elvis Presley - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
4. Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On
5. The Crickets - That'll Be The Day

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 12, 1957 was Love Letters In The Sand by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.

1. Pat Boone - Love Letters In The Sand
2. Johnny Duncan & The Blue Grass Boys - Last Train To San Fernando
3. Harry Belafonte - Island In The Sun
4. Elvis Presley - All Shook Up

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 12th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 12, 1957 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 12, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 08:40 pm and setting at 10:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 09, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Oct 08, 1957.

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Your place in the Universe on September 12, 1957

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Someone born on September 12, 1957 is:

67 years 8 months old,

or 812 months and 1 day old,

or 3530 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24715 days old,

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

There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 12th 2025.

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

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

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