Wednesday 23 October 1957
It was Wednesday, under the sign of Scorpio (see planets position on October 23, 1957). The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Paul Kagame and Dwight Lowry.
In that special week of October people in US were listening to Wake Up Little Susie by The Everly Brothers.
In UK Diana by Paul Anka was in the top 5 hits.
Blonde in Bondage, directed by Robert Brandt, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1957
while The Innocent Ambassadors by Philip Wylie was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching The Real McCoys.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays:
- Chemistry: Mole Day
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Scorpio in Western tropical astrology.
- Hungary - National Day (revolution of 1956 and the proclamation of the Republic of Hungary in 1989)
- Also see October 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- R.C. Saints - Saint Giovanni da Capistrano; Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
- French Republican Calendar - CTleri (Celery) Day, second day in the Month of Brumaire
Famous Birthdays:
- Paul Kagame: Rwandan soldier and politician 6th President of Rwanda.
- Dwight Lowry: American baseball player.
- Beat Breu
- Graham Rix
- Adam Nawalka
- Martin King: Civil Rights Leader.
- Martin Luther King III: American human rights advocate.
- Sue Ertl: LPGA golfer.
- Louann Fernald San Antonio TX: Playmate (Jun, 1979).
Famous Deaths:
- Christian Dior: French fashion designer (Born 1905).
- Christian Dior: French fashion designer (Born 1905).
- Frederick Burton: Actor (One Way Passage), dies at 86.
Facts:
- 1st test firing of Vanguard satellite launch vehicle, TV-3
- First test firing of Vanguard satellite launch vehicle, TV-3.
- Morocco begins its invasion of Ifni.
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in October 1957?
- LIFE: Tracing Sputnik
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Prince Philip -- Oct. 21, 1957
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.7535
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1957
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of October 1957 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- The Everly Brothers - Wake Up Little Susie
- Jimmie Rodgers - Honeycomb
- Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
- Debbie Reynolds - Tammy
- Paul Anka - Diana
- Johnny Mathis - Chances Are
- The Crickets - That'll Be The Day
- Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On
- The Tune Weavers - Happy, Happy Birthday Baby
- The Bobbettes - Mr. Lee
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Stay Alive All Your Life
"Those who received help from The Power of Positive Thinking will find in these pages further guidance toward a more dynamic and creative life."
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By Love Possessed
A highly-respected, middle-aged lawyer's involvements with love are revealed in a series of flashbacks
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The King Ranch
Two volumes describing life and times of the Texas King's Ranch. If you want to know who the west began and how it was shaped these books are for you..
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