Wednesday December 18, 1957: on this day

December 18, 1957 was the 352nd day of the year 1957, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 18, 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 December 18, 1957, who was born and died on December 18, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 18, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Send Me by Sam Cooke), movies (e.g. Naya Daur, directed by B.R. Chopra), TV series (e.g. Zwischen Frühstück Und Gänsebraten) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 18th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 18, 1957?


December 18, 1957 was a Wednesday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 18, 1957 can also be written as 12/18/1957 in the US and as 18/12/1957 in UK and Europe.

December 18, 1957 in December 1957 calendar

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December 18, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 18, 1957:

  • Shippingport atomic power stn, 1st nuke plant to generate electricity
  • ''the bridge on the river kwai'' is released in the u.s. it goes on to win the academy award for best picture. additional oscars go to alec guinness (best actor) and david lean (best director), among others. this is lean's first oscar for directing.
  • A violent f5 tornado wipes out the entire community of sunfield, illinois.

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December 18, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th 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 18, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 18, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 18th, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 18, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 18, 1957 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 18, 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 18, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:21 am and setting at 03:27 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 18, 1957?


Famous people born on December 18, 1957:

  • Jonathan Cainer

    British astrologer, syndicated columnist for newspapers in the uk, u.s.

  • Randi Weingarten

    American labor leader serving as the president of the American Federation of Teachers.

  • Dinesh Paliwal

    Businessman.

  • Joseph Romano

    American homicide.

  • John Webster

    Rocker (red ryder, "light in the tunnel").

  • Antonio Cipriani
  • Bill Forrester
  • Mireno Scali
  • El Zurdo

Whose famous birthday is on December 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 18th:

  • Brad Pitt
    Brad Pitt

    American actor and sex icon.

  • Christina Aguilera
    Christina Aguilera

    American singer, songwriter, actress.

  • Katie Holmes
    Katie Holmes

    American actress who made a remarkable career, was accepted in her first audition for "the ice storm" as a supporting actor.

  • Steven Spielberg
    Steven Spielberg

    American film producer and director.

  • Keith Richards
    Keith Richards

    British musician who founded "the rolling stones", with mick jagger, in july 1962.

  • Gladys Cooper
    Gladys Cooper

    Gladys Cooper was an English actress who had a successful career on stage and screen, earning multiple awards.

  • Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta

    American actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.

  • Alejandro Sanz
    Alejandro Sanz

    World music singer.

  • Trish Stratus
    Trish Stratus

    Canadian professional wrestler.

  • Betty Grable
    Betty Grable

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

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December 18, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 66 years 4 months old,

or 796 months and 7 days old,

or 3462 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24235 days old,

if you were born on December 18, 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 18, 1957?

There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 18, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 18, 1957.

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December 18, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 18, 1957:

  • Camillo Castiglioni
  • Jan Plaček
  • Juan Alfonso Carrizo

What famous deaths happened on December 18th?

Famous deaths on December 18th:

  • Robert Bresson
    Robert Bresson

    He was a french film director who directed 14 films over 40 years.

  • Chris Farley
    Chris Farley

    American comedian who died after consuming booze, cocaine, and heroin in his chicago condo 12/18/1997.

  • Gilbert Bécaud
    Gilbert Bécaud

    He was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...

  • Virna Lisi
    Virna Lisi

    Italian actress and voluptuous lead lady, after her roles in local films, she was internationally recognized for "the black tulip," 1963,"...

  • Diana Lynn
    Diana Lynn

    Los angeles, california -- actress.

  • Joseph Barbera
    Joseph Barbera

    American cartoonist (born 1911).

  • Sam Wanamaker
    Sam Wanamaker

    American actor.

  • Mandy Rice-Davies
    Mandy Rice-Davies

    English model and actress (b. 1944)[46].

  • Lilia Skala
    Lilia Skala

    Actress from austria/usa (ship of fools and caprice) dies at the age of 98.

  • Anne Revere
    Anne Revere

    Actress (national velvet), passes away from pneumonia at 87.

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December 18, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 18, 1957:

  • Roman festivals - Feast of Epona (during Saturnalia)
  • R.C. Saints - Gatianus of Tours
  • Also see December 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Niger - Republic Day (autonomous in 1958)
  • Greek Orthodox Church ? Feast of Sebastian the Martyr

Observances on December 18, 1957:

  • International Migrants Day
  • Arabic Language Day
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December 18, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 18, 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 18, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 1957 was You Send Me by Sam Cooke, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 18, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 18, 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:

  1. - You Send Me
  2. - Jailhouse Rock
  3. - Raunchy
  4. - Wake Up Little Susie
  5. - April Love

December 18, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 18, 1957 was Mary's Boy Child by Harry Belafonte, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 18, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 18, 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:

  1. - Mary's Boy Child
  2. - Wake Up Little Susie
  3. - Ma He's Making Eyes At Me
  4. - My Special Angel
  5. - I Love You Baby

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December 18, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 18, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Naya Daur

Naya Daur

Release year: 1957

Directed by: B.R. Chopra

Starring: Dilip Kumar, Vyjayanthimala, Ajit, Chand Usmani

Tumsa Nahin Dekha

Tumsa Nahin Dekha

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Nasir Hussain

Starring: Shammi Kapoor, Ameeta, Pran, Raj Mehra

She Demons

She Demons

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Richard E. Cunha

Starring: Irish McCalla, Tod Griffin, Victor Sen Yung, Rudolph Anders

The Astounding She-Monster

The Astounding She-Monster

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Ronald V. Ashcroft

Starring: Robert Clarke, Kenne Duncan, Marilyn Harvey, Jeanne Tatum

Wild Strawberries

Wild Strawberries

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Victor Sjöström, Bibi Andersson, Ingrid Thulin, Gunnar Björnstrand

Country: United States of America

December 18, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 18, 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

Zwischen Frühstück und Gänsebraten

Release year: 1957

26 Men

26 Men

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Tristram Coffin, Kelo Henderson

Country: United States of America

Trackdown

Trackdown

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Richard T. Heffron

Starring: Robert Culp

Country: United States of America

The Real McCoys

The Real McCoys

Release year: 1957

Written by:

Directed by: Richard Crenna

Starring: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Tony Martinez

Country: United States of America

The Court of Last Resort

The Court of Last Resort

Release year: 1957

Country: United States of America

December 18, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 18, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Age Of Revolution by Winston S. Churchill

The Age Of Revolution

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Winston S. Churchill's "A History of the English Speaking Peoples", is the greatest literary masterpiece of the 20th century.

The World Of Suzie Wong by Richard Mason

The World Of Suzie Wong

By:

Penguin Books has reintroduced the classic story of the love between a British artist, and a Chinese prostitute.

By Love Possessed by James Gould Cozzens

By Love Possessed

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In a series flashbacks, a highly respected middle-aged lawyer reveals his involvement with love.

The New Class by Milovan Djilas

The New Class

By:

This book is about Communism written by one of its greatest heroes. This explosive indictment, one of the greatest political documents of all time and perhaps the most powerful in its effectiveness, may be considered political dynamite in any Communist …

Not By Bread Alone by Vladimir Dudintsev

Not By Bread Alone

By:

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.

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Who was the US President on December 18, 1957?

On December 18, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 18, 1957?

On December 18, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 18, 1957?

On December 18, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 18th?

December 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russian cargo vessel mv kuzma minin is stranded and is then refloated off gyllyngvase (cornwall) and brought to falmouth bay for inspection by the maritime and coastguard agency.
  • 2017 - Twitter has suspended the accounts of white nationalists well-known for violating new offensive content rules.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war, aleppo offensive (november-december 2016: rebels target and set fire to several buses on their way to evacuate the ill and wounded from the besieged syrian villages al-fu'ah/kafriya.

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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 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.

Discover how December 1957 calendar looked like.

Wednesday December 18, 1957