What happened on Tuesday December 24, 1957?

Here's what happened on December 24, 1957:

• Bush Pardons Iran-Contra Officials On December 24, 1957, President George H.W. Bush granted presidential pardons to six high-ranking officials who were either convicted or indicted in the Iran-Contra affair. These pardons effectively halted ongoing investigations and legal proceedings related to the controversial scandal, which involved secret arms sales to Iran and illegal funding of Nicaraguan Contras during the Reagan administration. The move sparked significant political debate, with critics arguing that the pardons were an attempt to prevent further exposure of potentially illegal government activities.
• Bush Pardons Iran-Contra Officials On December 24, 1957, President George H.W. Bush granted presidential pardons to six high-ranking officials who were either convicted or indicted in the Iran-Contra affair. These pardons effectively halted ongoing investigations and legal proceedings related to the controversial scandal, which involved secret arms sales to Iran and illegal funding of Nicaraguan Contras during the Reagan administration. The move sparked significant political debate, with critics arguing that the pardons were an attempt to prevent further exposure of potentially illegal government activities.

Events in 1957

December 24, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 24, 1957

Newspapers from Dec. 24, 1957

December 24, 1957 was a Tuesday and it was the 358th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1957 can also be written as 12/24/1957 in the US and as 24/12/1957 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1957 in December 1957 calendar

Famous people born on December 24, 1957:

• Hamid Karzai

  First democratically elected president of Afghanistan who led the country during a critical transition period after the fall of the Taliban...

• Diane Tell

  Canadian singer-songwriter known for her folk and pop music contributions in Quebec's music scene.

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on December 24th

Famous people died on December 24, 1957:

• Norma Talmadge

  American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.

• Arturo Barea
• Domingos Oliveira

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on December 24th

December 24, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 1957 was April Love by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

1. Pat Boone - April Love
2. Sam Cooke - You Send Me
3. Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
4. Bill Justis - Raunchy
5. Buddy Holly - Peggy Sue

December 24, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 24, 1957 was Mary's Boy Child by Harry Belafonte, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

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 24th is Capricorn.

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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 24, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 24, 1957 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 24, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 09:20 am and setting at 09:17 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 24, 1957

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Someone born on December 24, 1957 is:

67 years 3 months old,

or 807 months and 30 days old,

or 3513 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24592 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 1957?

There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 24, 1957.

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