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see horoscope and birth chart for January 23, 1957What happened on Wednesday January 23, 1957?
About January 23rd, 1957, in brief:
- Historical events: Ku Klux Klan members brutally murdered Willie Edwards, a truck driver, by forcing him to jump off a bridge into the Alabama River, resulting in his death. This horrific act represents a stark example of racial violence in the mid-20th century United States.
- Day of the week: January 23rd, 1957 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Young Love by Sonny James
- #1 UK song: Singing The Blues by Guy Mitchell
- Popular movie: 3:10 to Yuma directed by James Mangold
More about January 23rd, 1957? See below for more news and curiosities on January 23rd, 1957.
Table of contents
- January 23, 1957: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 23, 1957?
- Who was born on January 23, 1957?
- January 23, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
- January 23, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 23, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 23, 1957?
- Back in 1957
January 23, 1957: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 23, 1957:
- Tragic Murder of Willie Edwards Ku Klux Klan members brutally murdered Willie Edwards, a truck driver, by forcing him to jump off a bridge into the Alabama River, resulting in his death. This horrific act represents a stark example of racial violence in the mid-20th century United States.
- First Frisbees Produced by Wham-O The toy company Wham-O begins production of the first Frisbees, initially marketed as the 'Pluto Platter', which would later be renamed to the iconic 'Frisbee' in 1958. This marked a significant moment in recreational toy design and outdoor play.
- Birth of Princess Caroline of Monaco Princess Caroline Louise Marguerite Grimaldi was born, a member of the Monegasque royal family who would later become a prominent public figure.
January 23, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was January 23, 1957?
January 23, 1957 was a Wednesday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 23, 1957 can also be written as 1/23/1957 in the US and as 23/1/1957 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 23, 1957?
Famous people born on January 23, 1957:
- Caroline Princess of Hanover
Caroline is a prominent member of the Monegasque royal family, known for her significant philanthropic work and active involvement in...
- Caroline
Princess of Monaco, eldest child of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier.
- Earl Falconer
- Carolina di Monaco
January 23, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 23, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 21st and January 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 23, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 1957 was Young Love by Sonny James, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.
- Sonny James - Young Love
- Jim Lowe - The Green Door
- Frankie Laine - Moonlight Gambler
- Tab Hunter - Young Love
- Fats Domino - Blueberry Hill
January 23, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 1957 was Singing The Blues by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.
- Guy Mitchell - Singing The Blues
- Tommy Steele & The Steelmen - Singing The Blues
- Frankie Vaughan - The Garden Of Eden
- Malcolm Vaughan - St Therese Of The Roses
- Johnnie Ray - Just Walkin' In The Rain
January 23, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd is Aquarius.
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Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 23, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 23, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJanuary 23, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 23, 1957 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 23, 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 January 23, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 12:59 am and setting at 12:04 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 16, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Feb 14, 1957.
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Your place in the Universe on January 23, 1957
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Someone born on January 23, 1957 is:
68 years 3 months old,
or 819 months
or 3561 weeks
or 24927 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 23, 1957?
There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 23rd 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 23, 1957?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 23, 1957.
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