Friday May 17, 1957: on this day

May 17, 1957 was the 137th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 17, 1957 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 17, 1957, who was born and died on May 17, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. All Shook Up by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. A Face in the Crowd, directed by Elia Kazan), TV series (e.g. Sara Crewe) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 17th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 17, 1957?


May 17, 1957 was a Friday and it was the 137th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1957 can also be written as 5/17/1957 in the US and as 17/5/1957 in UK and Europe.

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May 17, 1957: What happened on that day?


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May 17, 1957: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 17, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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

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

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May 17, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 17, 1957 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 10:48 pm and setting at 09:45 am.

The previous full moon was on May 13, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Jun 12, 1957.

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Who was born on May 17, 1957?


Famous people born on May 17, 1957:

  • Pascual Pérez

    Dominican baseball player (d. 2012).

  • Anne Main

    Welsh-english teacher and politician.

  • Avelino Rodriguez Couceiro

    Professor and researcher at agrarian university in havana.

  • Cynthia Harvey
  • Peter Høeg
  • Aleksej Markovskij
  • Anthony Reid
  • Linda Mottram
  • Whip Hubley
  • Winford Boynes
  • Marco Caselli Nirmal
  • Wilfried Hannes
  • Mohamed Lamine Chakhari
  • Anna Silvetti

Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

  • Sugar Ray Leonard
    Sugar Ray Leonard

    Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

  • Adel Imam
    Adel Imam

    Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

  • Ross Butler
    Ross Butler

    Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

  • Derek Hough
    Derek Hough

    Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

  • Bob Saget
    Bob Saget

    Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

  • Craig Ferguson
    Craig Ferguson

    Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

  • Nikki Reed
    Nikki Reed

    Nikki reed is an american actress known for her role as rosalie hale in the twilight saga.

  • Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander

    Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

  • Andrea Corr
    Andrea Corr

    Irish actress and singer (the corrs), pianist and pianist.

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May 17, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 66 years 10 months old,

or 802 months and 2 days old,

or 3487 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24413 days old,

if you were born on May 17, 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 May 17, 1957?

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.

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

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

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May 17, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 17, 1957:

  • Shalva Azmayparashvili

    Composer dies at 54.

  • Johnny Joyce

What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

  • Frank Gorshin
    Frank Gorshin

    American actor.

  • Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke

    English actor (born 1932).

  • Bruce Fairbairn
    Bruce Fairbairn

    Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

  • Robert Webber
    Robert Webber

    Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

  • Hugh Burden
    Hugh Burden

    Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

  • Kyston Williams

    Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

  • Lyndle Smith

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

  • Zahki Khan

    Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

  • Geovannie Ramirez

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Wendle Ford

    Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking research.

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May 17, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 17, 1957:

  • Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
  • Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
  • International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
  • Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Observances on May 17, 1957:

  • UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
  • World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Saints celebrated on May 17, 1957:

  • Saint Solochon
  • Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
  • Saint Montanus
  • Saint Dietmar
  • Saint Pamphamer
  • Saint Pamphalon
  • Saint Adrian of Alexandria
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May 17, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 17, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 13th and May 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 17, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 17, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All Shook Up
  2. - Little Darlin'
  3. - Round And Round
  4. - Gone
  5. - Come Go With Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1957 was Butterfly by Andy Williams, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 17, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 17, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Butterfly
  2. - Rock-A-Billy
  3. - Cumberland Gap
  4. - When I Fall In Love
  5. - The Banana Boat Song

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May 17, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 17, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Face in the Crowd

A Face in the Crowd

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Elia Kazan

Starring: Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Walter Matthau

Country: United States of America

Love in the Afternoon

Love in the Afternoon

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: Gary Cooper, Audrey Hepburn, Maurice Chevalier, John McGiver

Country: United States of America

Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

Release year: 1957

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Rhonda Fleming, Jo Van Fleet

Country: United States of America

The D.I.

The D.I.

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Jack Webb

Starring: Jack Webb, Don Dubbins, Jackie Loughery, Lin McCarthy

The Wayward Bus

The Wayward Bus

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Victor Vicas

Starring: Joan Collins, Jayne Mansfield, Dan Dailey, Rick Jason

May 17, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 17, 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:

Sara Crewe

Sara Crewe

Release year: 1957

Leave It to Beaver

Leave It to Beaver

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Andy Cadiff

Living It Up

Living It Up

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Antonio Cuadri

Let's Dance

Let's Dance

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Norman Z. McLeod

Tales of Wells Fargo

Tales of Wells Fargo

Release year: 1957

May 17, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 17, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Organization Man by William H. Whyte Jr

The Organization Man

By:

The Organization Man is the first comprehensive study of a way to live that many Americans now lead, and many more will soon.

The Scapegoat by Daphne du Maurier

The Scapegoat

By:

"Someone jolted me as I drank, and said, "Je vous demande pardon." As I tried to move to give him space, he turned around and looked at me, and I at him.

Blue Camellia by Frances Parkinson Keyes

Blue Camellia

By:

SIZE: 5 1/2x8 1/2 (approximately). PAGES: 432 pages. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: First Edition assumed with none stated. JULIAN MESSNER NY 1957.

The Last Angry Man by Gerald Green

The Last Angry Man

By:

"There are not enough people who get mad, just plain mad. Sam Abelman is a doctor who doesn't take the easy route.

This Hallowed Ground by Bruce Catton

This Hallowed Ground

By:

Bruce Catton, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, first published the classic Civil War account in 1955. It captures both the dramatic scope of the epic struggle and intimate experience of that epic struggle all in one volume.

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Who was the US President on May 17, 1957?

On May 17, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1957?

On May 17, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 17, 1957?

On May 17, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 17th?

May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of May. 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 May 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
  • 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
  • 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).

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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 May 1957?

May 1957 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

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