What happened on Friday December 20, 1957?

Here's what happened on December 20, 1957:

• Boeing 707 First Flight The initial production version of the Boeing 707 makes its first flight, a pivotal moment in commercial aviation history. This aircraft would revolutionize air travel, becoming a cornerstone of modern passenger jet transportation.
• Elvis Presley Receives Draft Notice Rock-and-roll star Elvis Presley receives his draft notice for the United States Army, marking a significant moment in his personal life and music career. This event would temporarily interrupt his rising fame and require him to serve in the military.
• Billy Bragg Born Billy Bragg is born in Barking, Essex, England. He would later become a renowned singer-songwriter known for politically charged music and songs like "It Says Here" and "Ideology".
• Mike Watt Born Mike Watt, an influential American bassist, is born. He would later become known for his work with the rock band Firehose and his significant contributions to alternative and punk rock music.

Events in 1957

December 20, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 20, 1957

Newspapers from Dec. 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 in December 1957 calendar

Famous people born on December 20, 1957:

• Anita Baker [Ward] in Detroit

  Grammy Award-winning R&B and soul vocalist from Detroit, known for her smooth jazz and contemporary R&B style in the 1980s and 1990s.

• Anna Vissi

  Prominent Cypriot singer and actress known for her significant contributions to Greek popular music and entertainment industry.

• Billy Bragg

  Influential English singer-songwriter and political activist known for blending punk rock with folk music and progressive political...

• Mike Watt

  Legendary American punk rock bassist, founding member of Minutemen and Firehose, known for his innovative bass playing and significant...

• Mike Watt (musician)
• Tim Bevan

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on December 20th

Famous people died on December 20, 1957:

• Noémi Ferenczy
• Maurice Schilles

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on December 20th

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.

1. Sam Cooke - You Send Me
2. Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
3. Bill Justis - Raunchy
4. The Everly Brothers - Wake Up Little Susie
5. 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.

1. Harry Belafonte - Mary's Boy Child
2. The Everly Brothers - Wake Up Little Susie
3. Johnny Otis & His Orchestra With Marie Adams - Ma He's Making Eyes At Me
4. Malcolm Vaughan - My Special Angel
5. Paul Anka - I Love You Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.

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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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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 20, 1957 was Waning crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on December 20, 1957

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Someone born on December 20, 1957 is:

67 years 4 months old,

or 808 months and 24 days old,

or 3516 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24617 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 1957?

There are 220 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 20th 2025.

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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.

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