What happened on Wednesday April 17, 1957?

Here's what happened on April 17, 1957:

• John Bodkin Adams Murder Trial Verdict On April 17, 1957, Dr. John Bodkin Adams, a suspected serial killer, was dramatically acquitted of murder charges at the Old Bailey in London. The high-profile trial centered on allegations that Adams had systematically killed elderly patients to inherit their wealth. Despite strong suspicions and extensive evidence, the jury found him not guilty, marking a significant moment in British legal history. The case drew immense public attention and raised complex questions about medical ethics, inheritance practices, and the legal standards for proving murder in mid-20th century England.

Events in 1957

April 17, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 17, 1957

Newspapers from Apr. 17, 1957

April 17, 1957 was a Wednesday and it was the 107th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 1957 can also be written as 4/17/1957 in the US and as 17/4/1957 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 1957 in April 1957 calendar

Famous people born on April 17, 1957:

• Afrika Bambaataa

  Influential American DJ, record producer, and hip-hop pioneer who played a crucial role in the development of hip-hop culture.

• Nick Hornby

  Renowned English novelist, screenwriter, and essayist known for his witty and insightful works about popular culture.

• Teri Austin

  Canadian actress with notable roles in film and television.

• Zinedine Soualem
• Giuseppe Zanotti

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on April 17th

Famous people died on April 17, 1957:

• Pompeo Ghezzi
• József Ónody

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on April 17th

April 17, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1957 was Round And Round by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

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

April 17, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1957 was Cumberland Gap by Lonnie Donegan, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

1. Lonnie Donegan - Cumberland Gap
2. Tab Hunter - Young Love
3. Harry Belafonte - The Banana Boat Song
4. Pat Boone - Don't Forbid Me
5. Little Richard - Long Tall Sally

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 17, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 17, 1957 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 09:20 pm and setting at 08:09 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 April 17, 1957

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Someone born on April 17, 1957 is:

68 years and 27 days old,

or 816 months and 27 days old,

or 3552 weeks

or 24864 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 1957?

There are 338 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 17, 1957.

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