What happened on Saturday September 21, 1957?

Here's what happened on September 21, 1957:

• Olav V Becomes King of Norway Prince Olav V succeeds his father, King Haakon VII, ascending to the Norwegian throne following his father's death from a respiratory ailment at the age of 85.
• Pamir Shipwreck in Hurricane Carrie The four-masted German sailing school ship Pamir was shipwrecked and sank off the Azores during Hurricane Carrie. Of the 86 men aboard, 80 tragically lost their lives either during the sinking or in the subsequent days before rescue.
• Perry Mason TV Series Premiere The popular legal drama series 'Perry Mason', starring Raymond Burr, debuts on CBS-TV, marking the beginning of a groundbreaking television show that would become a cultural icon in American entertainment.
• Pote Sarasin Forms Thai Government Pote Sarasin forms a new government in Thailand, contributing to the political landscape of the country during this period.

Events in 1957

September 21, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 21, 1957

Newspapers from Sep. 21, 1957

September 21, 1957 was a Saturday and it was the 264th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 21, 1957 can also be written as 9/21/1957 in the US and as 21/9/1957 in UK and Europe.

September 21, 1957 in September 1957 calendar

Famous people born on September 21, 1957:

• Ethan Coen

  Renowned American filmmaker, one half of the Oscar-winning Coen Brothers, known for groundbreaking films like 'Fargo' and 'No Country for...

• West Germany

  Former West German state that existed from 1949 to 1990, representing the democratic part of Germany during the Cold War period.

• Kevin Rudd

  Australian politician who served as Prime Minister of Australia from 2007 to 2010 and briefly in 2013, representing the Australian Labor...

• Sidney Moncrief

  Professional basketball player who played for the Milwaukee Bucks, known for his exceptional defensive skills and multiple NBA All-Star...

• Mark Levin

  American lawyer, radio host, and author.

• Bill Leeb
• Abid Hamid Mahmud

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on September 21st

Famous people died on September 21, 1957:

• Haakon VII of Norway (b. 1872)
• Robert Lowie
• Aldo Vergano
• Virgilio Giotti
• Haakon VII di Norvegia

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on September 21st

September 21, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 21, 1957 was Tammy by Debbie Reynolds, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

1. Debbie Reynolds - Tammy
2. Paul Anka - Diana
3. Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On
4. The Crickets - That'll Be The Day
5. Elvis Presley - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear

September 21, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 21, 1957 was Diana by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

1. Paul Anka - Diana
2. Pat Boone - Love Letters In The Sand
3. Johnny Duncan & The Blue Grass Boys - Last Train To San Fernando
4. Harry Belafonte - Island In The Sun
5. Elvis Presley - All Shook Up

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 21st is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 21, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 21, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 21, 1957 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 21, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:59 am and setting at 05:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 09, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Oct 08, 1957.

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Your place in the Universe on September 21, 1957

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Someone born on September 21, 1957 is:

67 years 7 months old,

or 811 months and 23 days old,

or 3529 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24707 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 21, 1957?

There are 130 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 21, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 21, 1957.

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