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Friday December 20, 1957: on this day
December 20, 1957 was the 354th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 20, 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 20, 1957, who was born and died on December 20, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 20, 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 20th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 20, 1957?
- December 20, 1957: What happened on that day?
- December 20, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 20, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 20, 1957?
- December 20, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 20, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
- December 20, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 20, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
- December 20, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 20, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 20, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 20, 1957?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1957?
- Who was the Pope on December 20, 1957?
What day of the week was December 20, 1957?
December 20, 1957 was a Friday and it was the 354th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 20, 1957 can also be written as 12/20/1957 in the US and as 20/12/1957 in UK and Europe.
December 20, 1957: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 20, 1957:
- Elvis presley given draft notice to join us army for national service
- The boeing 707 airliner flies for the first time.
- The initial production version of the boeing 707 makes its first flight.
December 20, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th 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 20, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 20th, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 20, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 20, 1957 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 20, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:24 am and setting at 05:19 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 20, 1957?
Famous people born on December 20, 1957:
- Anna Vissi
Cypriot actress and singer (epikouri).
- Billy Bragg
English guitarist and singer-songwriter.
- Mike Watt
American musician and base player for minutemen, 1979 to d. boon's accidental death december 23, 1985.
- Stephen Bicknell
British scholar and organ builder (d. 2007).
- Anita Baker [Ward] in Detroit
Michigan, usa; vocalist (rapture).
- Joyce Hyser
American actress.
- Mike Watt (musician)
- Tim Bevan
- Leroy Loggins
- Christopher Cardone
- Giuseppe Zappulla
- Hisatoshi Shintaku
Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:
![Jaydy Michel]()
Jaydy MichelMexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.
![Jonah Hill]()
Jonah HillAmerican actor known for his roles in comedy films.
![Bob Morley]()
Bob MorleyActor.
![Alain de Botton]()
Alain de BottonSwiss-english philosopher, author.
![Jenny Agutter]()
Jenny AgutterBritish actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.
![Nicole de Boer]()
Nicole de BoerCanadian actress.
![David Cook]()
David CookAmerican singer, winner on american idol.
![John Hillerman]()
John HillermanAmerican actor, stage and film.
![Audrey Totter]()
Audrey TotterJoliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).
![George Roy Hill]()
George Roy HillAmerican film director (born in 1922).
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December 20, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 66 years 3 months old,
or 795 months and 30 days old,
or 3461 weeks
or 24227 days old,
if you were born on December 20, 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 20, 1957?
There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1957?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 20, 1957.
December 20, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 20, 1957:
- Noémi Ferenczy
- Maurice Schilles
What famous deaths happened on December 20th?
Famous deaths on December 20th:
![Brittany Murphy]()
Brittany MurphyBrittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.
![Carl Sagan]()
Carl SaganAmerican astrophysicist and exobiologist.
![John Steinbeck]()
John SteinbeckAmerican writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.
![Thomas Newman]()
Thomas NewmanActor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.
![Bobby Darin]()
Bobby DarinAmerican singer, actor and recording artist.
![Arnold Stang]()
Arnold StangAmerican singer and actor (d. 2009).
![Madge Sinclair]()
Madge SinclairKingston, jamaica -- actress.
![Helene Heigh]()
Helene HeighActress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.
- Mervil Meyer
Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.
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December 20, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 20, 1957:
- R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
- Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.
Observances on December 20, 1957:
- International Human Solidarity Day
December 20, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 20, 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 20, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1957 was You Send Me by Sam Cooke, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.
December 20, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 20, 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 20, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 1957 was Mary's Boy Child by Harry Belafonte, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.
December 20, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 20, 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 20, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 20, 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 20, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 20, 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 20, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 20, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Gallant Mrs. Stonewall
By: Harnett T. Kane
Anna and Thomas Jackson's story in their early years before the Civil War. He became the Confederacy’s greatest tactician and Anna finally on her own.
The Hidden Persuaders
By: Vance Packard
"An excellent book that helps to decode the mysterious art of advertising." --Salon"Fascinating, entertaining and thought-stimulating." The New York Times Book Review "A fast, authoritative, and frightening report about how fundraisers, manufacturers, and others operate."
San Francisco Bay
By: Harold Gilliam
This fascinating and factual account describes the history, life, and legends of California's vital inland waterway. 1957, 1st signer
By Love Possessed
By: James Gould Cozzens
In a series flashbacks, a highly respected middle-aged lawyer reveals his involvement with love.
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.
Who was the US President on December 20, 1957?
On December 20, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1957?
On December 20, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 20, 1957?
On December 20, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about December 20th?
December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
- 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
- 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to turkey).
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.
