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Saturday December 21, 1957: on this day
December 21, 1957 was the 355th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 21, 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 21, 1957, who was born and died on December 21, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 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 21st, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 21, 1957?
- December 21, 1957: What happened on that day?
- December 21, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 21, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 21, 1957?
- December 21, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 21, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
- December 21, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 21, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
- December 21, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 21, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 21, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 21, 1957?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1957?
- Who was the Pope on December 21, 1957?
What day of the week was December 21, 1957?
December 21, 1957 was a Saturday and it was the 355th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 21, 1957 can also be written as 12/21/1957 in the US and as 21/12/1957 in UK and Europe.
December 21, 1957: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 21, 1957:
- Indonesia proclaims end to state of war.
December 21, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st 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 21, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Rooster personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 21st, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 21, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 21, 1957 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 21, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:17 am and setting at 06:19 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 21, 1957?
Famous people born on December 21, 1957:
![Ray Romano]()
Ray RomanoAmerican comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.
- Tom Henke
American baseball player.
- Tony Lewis
English singer and songwriter (d. 2020).
- Rolf Kanies
German actor.
- Ray Romano in Queens
New york, usa.
- Lisa Gerritsen in Los Angeles
California, usa; actress (bess-the mary tyler moore show).
- Joshua Mostel in New York City
New york, usa; actor (delta house, at ease).
- Billy Bragg
Musician.
- Mike Watt
Musician.
- Dominique Cabrera
- Roberto Cifuentes Parada
- Paola Giannetti
- Tsutomu Kitagawa
- Roberto Ottaviano
- Fabio Rizzitelli
- Pavel Kaučič
- Francesco Fantini
- Raymond Albert «Ray» Romano
Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:
![Jane Fonda]()
Jane FondaAmerican actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...
![Kiefer Sutherland]()
Kiefer SutherlandBritish-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.
![Corinne Touzet]()
Corinne TouzetFrench actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.
![Julie Delpy]()
Julie DelpyFrench actress; well-known internationally.
![Jane Kaczmarek]()
Jane KaczmarekTv actress.
![Andy Dick]()
Andy DickAmerican comedian and actor.
![Paul Meurisse]()
Paul MeurisseFrench actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.
![Steven Yeun]()
Steven YeunTv actor.
![Phil Donahue]()
Phil DonahueAmerican television personality.
![Junie Astor]()
Junie AstorFrench actress on stage and in film.
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December 21, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 66 years 4 months old,
or 796 months and 4 days old,
or 3461 weeks and 5 days old,
or 24232 days old,
if you were born on December 21, 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 21, 1957?
There are 240 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1957?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 21, 1957.
December 21, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 21, 1957:
- Eric Coates
British composer and viola musician who was a specialist in semi-classical orchestral works.
- Elías Tormo
What famous deaths happened on December 21st?
Famous deaths on December 21st:
![Ted Healy]()
Ted HealyAmerican screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).
![Billie Whitelaw]()
Billie WhitelawCoventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).
![Richard Long]()
Richard LongAmerican author and historian (d. 2013).
- Ebb Fitzgerald
Ebb Fitzgerald was a celebrated American author and one of the key figures of the 'Lost Generation' in 1920s Paris.
- Jersee Fitzgerald
Jersee Fitzgerald was a renowned American novelist of the 20th century, best known for his masterpiece 'The Great Gatsby', which is...
- Trason Fitzgerald
Trason Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby', which is considered a...
- Hadli Fitzgerald
Hadli Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his novels depicting the Jazz Age.
- Garrell Fitzgerald
Garrell Fitzgerald was an Irish playwright and novelist, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby' and its exploration of the Jazz Age.
- Keldric Fitzgerald
Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.
- Keiston Fitzgerald
Keiston Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.
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December 21, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 21, 1957:
- Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
- R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
- Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
December 21, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 21, 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 21, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1957 was You Send Me by Sam Cooke, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.
December 21, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 21, 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 21, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 1957 was Mary's Boy Child by Harry Belafonte, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.
December 21, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 21, 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 21, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 21, 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 21, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 21, 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 21, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 21, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Please Don'T Eat The Daisies
By: Jean Kerr
Since its initial publication in 1957, Please Don't eat the Daisies was sold in millions. It was made into a movie in 1960 with Doris Day and David Niven, and then a television series.
Stay Alive All Your Life
By: Norman Vincent Peale
"Those who have received assistance from The Power of Positive Thinking can find further guidance in these pages to help them live a more creative and dynamic life."
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 21, 1957?
On December 21, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1957?
On December 21, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 21, 1957?
On December 21, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about December 21st?
December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
- 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
- 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.
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.
