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About December 16th, 1957, in brief:
- Historical events: Sir Feroz Khan Noon replaces Ibrahim Ismail Chundrigar as Prime Minister of Pakistan.
- Day of the week: December 16th, 1957 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Theo James, Krysten Ritter
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: You Send Me by Sam Cooke
- #1 UK song: Mary's Boy Child by Harry Belafonte
- Popular movie: Naya Daur directed by B.R. Chopra
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 16, 1957?
- December 16, 1957: What happened on that day?
- December 16, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 16, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 16, 1957?
- December 16, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 16, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
- December 16, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 16, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
- December 16, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 16, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 16, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 16, 1957?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1957?
- Who was the Pope on December 16, 1957?
What day of the week was December 16, 1957?
December 16, 1957 was a Monday and it was the 350th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 16, 1957 can also be written as 12/16/1957 in the US and as 16/12/1957 in UK and Europe.
December 16, 1957: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 16, 1957:
- Sir feroz khan noon replaces ibrahim ismail chundrigar as prime minister of pakistan.
December 16, 1957: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 16, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 16, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 16th, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 16, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 16, 1957 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 December 16, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 02:06 am and setting at 01:54 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 07, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1958.
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Who was born on December 16, 1957?
Famous people born on December 16, 1957:
- Nikolis Michaloliakos
Greek far-right politician and leader of the Golden Dawn party.
- Antonio Vega
Spanish singer-songwriter/guitarist (nacha pop), (d. 2009).
- H Kumaraswamy
Indian politician and social worker 18th chief minister in karnataka.
- Alix de Saint-André
- João Doria
- Lorella Zanardo
- Monique Spaziani
- Oscar Reyes
Whose famous birthday is on December 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 16th:
![Theo James]()
Theo JamesTheo James is a British actor best known for his roles in the Divergent series and the TV series Downton Abbey.
![Krysten Ritter]()
Krysten RitterAmerican actress, musician, and model.
![Maruschka Detmers]()
Maruschka DetmersActress and comedian, best known for her part in "pra(c]nom carmen", a jean-luc godard directed film.
![Liv Ullmann]()
Liv UllmannBorn in tokyo, norway, she became a leading dramatic actress of swedish and foreign films.
![Benjamin Bratt]()
Benjamin BrattAmerican actor who rose to stardom in 1995 when he played detective reynaldo "rey” curtis on nbc's law & order.
![Flo Rida]()
Flo RidaAmerican rapper.
![Christopher Biggins]()
Christopher BigginsEnglish actor and tv presenter.
![Miranda Otto]()
Miranda OttoAn australian actress who is well-known for her role as a%0owyn in peter jackson’s "the lord of the rings” trilogy (2001-2003).
![Xander Berkeley]()
Xander BerkeleyXander Berkeley is an American actor known for his roles in movies and TV shows.
![Jon Tenney]()
Jon TenneyAmerican actor and director.
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December 16, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 66 years 4 months old,
or 796 months and 24 days old,
or 3464 weeks and 4 days old,
or 24252 days old,
if you were born on December 16, 1957.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1957?
There are 220 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1957?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 16, 1957.
December 16, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 16, 1957:
- Rosario Matarazzo
Italian-Brazilian industrialist known for his contributions to the development of the Brazilian economy.
- José Nehin
What famous deaths happened on December 16th?
Famous deaths on December 16th:
![Silvana Mangano]()
Silvana ManganoItalian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.
![Lee Van Cleef]()
Lee Van CleefLee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.
![Thelma Todd]()
Thelma ToddAmerican actress and comedian (b. 1905).
![Nicol Williamson]()
Nicol WilliamsonNicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.
![Keely Smith]()
Keely SmithAmerican singer and actress (b. 1928).
![John Spencer]()
John SpencerEnglish rugby player and coach.
![Aileen Pringle]()
Aileen PringleActress (age consent, convicted night parade).
![Moses Gunn]()
Moses GunnAmerican actor.
- Jacub Grimm
Jacub Grimm was a German academic, linguist, cultural researcher, and author who, together with his brother Wilhelm, published collections...
- Der Grimm
Der Grimm, along with his brother Jacob, collected and published many traditional German folktales and fairy tales.
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December 16, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 16, 1957:
- R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
- South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
- Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
- Kazakhstan - Independence Day
- Bahrain - National Day
- Bangladesh - Victory Day
December 16, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 16, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 16th and December 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 16, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1957 was You Send Me by Sam Cooke, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.
December 16, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 16, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Sam Cooke - You Send Me
- Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
- Bill Justis - Raunchy
- The Everly Brothers - Wake Up Little Susie
- Pat Boone - April Love
December 16, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1957 was Mary's Boy Child by Harry Belafonte, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.
December 16, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 16, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Harry Belafonte - Mary's Boy Child
- The Everly Brothers - Wake Up Little Susie
- Johnny Otis & His Orchestra With Marie Adams - Ma He's Making Eyes At Me
- Malcolm Vaughan - My Special Angel
- Paul Anka - I Love You Baby
December 16, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 16, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Naya Daur
Release year: 1957
Directed by: B.R. Chopra
Starring: Dilip Kumar, Vyjayanthimala, Ajit, Chand Usmani
Tumsa Nahin Dekha
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Nasir Hussain
Starring: Shammi Kapoor, Ameeta, Pran, Raj Mehra
She Demons
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Richard E. Cunha
Starring: Irish McCalla, Tod Griffin, Victor Sen Yung, Rudolph Anders
The Astounding She-Monster
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Ronald V. Ashcroft
Starring: Robert Clarke, Kenne Duncan, Marilyn Harvey, Jeanne Tatum
Wild Strawberries
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Ingmar Bergman
Starring: Victor Sjöström, Bibi Andersson, Ingrid Thulin, Gunnar Björnstrand
Country: United States of America
December 16, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 16, 1957 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Zwischen Frühstück und Gänsebraten
Release year: 1957
26 Men
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Joseph Kane
Starring: Tristram Coffin, Kelo Henderson
Country: United States of America
Trackdown
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Richard T. Heffron
Starring: Robert Culp
Country: United States of America
The Real McCoys
Release year: 1957
Written by: Irving Pincus
Directed by: Richard Crenna
Starring: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Tony Martinez
Country: United States of America
The Court of Last Resort
Release year: 1957
Country: United States of America
December 16, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 16, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
To Live Again
By: Catherine Marshall
To Live Again has been treasured for more than 40 years by readers as a true tale of divine comfort, human love and spiritual adventure.
Not By Bread Alone
By: Vladimir Dudintsev
First U.S. edition bound with yellow cloth and black boards with red lettering. Book is in excellent condition. The DJ has minor rub marks at the corners and tips.
On The Beach
By: Nevil Shute
Nevil Shute's most important novel, which was a bestseller for decades after it was published in 1957, is an unforgettable vision about a post-apocalyptic future. The few survivors left in Australia are now waiting for the radioactive cloud to pass …
Kids Say The Darndest Things!
By: Art Linkletter
This famous collection of wisdom and witticisms for children has been printed almost 50 years ago. A facsimile edition is available to entertain a new generation.
Peter Freuchen'S Book Of The Seven Seas
By: Peter Freuchen and David Loth
Peter Freuchen used his extensive knowledge of nautical legend and fact, as well his amazing personal experiences to create BOOK OF SEVEN SEAS.
Who was the US President on December 16, 1957?
On December 16, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1957?
On December 16, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 16, 1957?
On December 16, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about December 16th?
December 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on December 16th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: a polish national is killed in an attack on strasbourg, france by terrorists.
- 2017 - China-united kingdom relations and one belt one road initiative: according to the bbc, david cameron, former prime minister of britain, will head a ps750million ($1 billion) u.k. fund to improve rail, road, and air links between china, its trading partners, and china.
- 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): the syrian forces are disrupting evacuations following the failed ceasefire. the city's remains were evacuated by approximately 8000 civilians.
What happened in 1957?
1957 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Blondie situation comedy premieres on NBC TV
- Elvis Presley makes his 7th and final appearance on Ed Sullivan Show
- Dutch Newspaper Society expels communist daily paper Truth
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What was the calendar for December 1957?
December 1957 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
