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April 26, 1957 was the 116th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.
Is April 26, 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 April 26, 1957, who was born and died on April 26, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 26, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. All Shook Up by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. Something of Value, directed by Richard Brooks), TV series (e.g. Sara Crewe) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 26th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 26, 1957?
- April 26, 1957: What happened on that day?
- April 26, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 26, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 26, 1957?
- April 26, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 26, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
- April 26, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 26, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
- April 26, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 26, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 26, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 26, 1957?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 26, 1957?
- Who was the Pope on April 26, 1957?
What day of the week was April 26, 1957?
April 26, 1957 was a Friday and it was the 116th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 26, 1957 can also be written as 4/26/1957 in the US and as 26/4/1957 in UK and Europe.
April 26, 1957: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 26, 1957:
- Jamestown, va 350th anniversary festival opens
April 26, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 26, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 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 April 26th, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 26, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 26, 1957 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 April 26, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 03:04 am and setting at 04:43 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1957 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1957.
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Who was born on April 26, 1957?
Famous people born on April 26, 1957:
- Julie Nihill
Actor on the australian screen and stage.
- Diane Hébert
Canadian medical patient (d. 2008).
- Edwina Hart
Welsh politician and banker.
- Michel Barrette
Canadian actor and comedian.
- Yves Contassot
French politician, member of europe a%0cologie, the greens.
- Sibylle Canonica
- Bedri Baykam
- Claudio Testoni
- Larry Hulcer
- Linus Neli
- Sergio Santimaria
- John Sloman
- Gert Engels
- François Place
- Philippe Grangeon
Whose famous birthday is on April 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 26th:
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Tionne WatkinsTionne watkins, also known as t-boz, is a rapper and singer best known as a member of the popular 90s r&b group tlc.
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Channing TatumChanning tatum is an american actor and model known for his roles in popular films such as magic mike and 21 jump street.
![Stana Katic]()
Stana KaticStana katic is a canadian actress known for her role as kate beckett on the tv series castle.
![Jet Li]()
Jet LiJet li is a chinese actor known for his martial arts skills and roles in action films such as 'once upon a time in china' and 'lethal weapon...
![Jordana Brewster]()
Jordana BrewsterPanama -- actress (nikki graves - as the world turns.
![Tom Welling]()
Tom WellingTom welling is an american actor best known for his role as clark kent in the television series smallville.
![Kevin James]()
Kevin JamesKevin james is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as doug heffernan on the tv show the king of queens.
![Carol Burnett]()
Carol BurnettAmerican comedian on stage, film and tv.
![Claudine Auger]()
Claudine AugerParis, france -- miss france (1958).
![Joan Chen]()
Joan ChenChinese-american actress, director, producer, and screenwriter.
April 26, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 66 years 11 months old,
or 803 months and 30 days old,
or 3495 weeks and 6 days old,
or 24471 days old,
if you were born on April 26, 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 April 26, 1957?
There are 1 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 1957?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 26, 1957.
April 26, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 26, 1957:
- Gichin Funakoshi
Shotokan, a japanese martial artist and educator, was founded in 1957.
- Elinor Fair
What famous deaths happened on April 26th?
Famous deaths on April 26th:
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Lucille BallAmerican actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.
![Maria Schell]()
Maria SchellAustrian-swiss producer and actress (d. 2005).
![Robert Davi]()
Robert DaviAmerican actor, singer, and director.
![Gail Russell]()
Gail RussellChicago, illinois -- actress.
![Broderick Crawford]()
Broderick CrawfordBroderick Crawford was an American actor known for his role in the TV series 'Highway Patrol'.
![Jayne Meadows]()
Jayne MeadowsWu chang, china -- mrs steve allen actress (dark delusion).
![Alexander Knox]()
Alexander KnoxCanadian-english screenwriter and actor (d. 1995).
![John Bunny]()
John BunnySilent film comedian (born 1863).
![Bessie Love]()
Bessie LoveActress (broadway melody and isadora), is killed at 87.
![Jim Davis]()
Jim DavisActor jack ewing-dallas dies at 65.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 26th
April 26, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 26, 1957:
- World Intellectual Property Day (since 2001).
- Florida and Georgia, USA - Confederate Memorial Day.
- Shi'a Islam - Mawlid, Muhammad's birthday (2005).
- Tanzania - Union Day.
- Feast day of the following saint in the Orthodox Church: Stephen of Perm - also Old Permic Alphabet Day
- Trudpert (Irish monk martyred in Germany in 607).
- Lucidius (4th century)
- Paschasius (d. 865)
- Richarius or Riquier (d. 643)
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Alda (d. 1309)
Observances on April 26, 1957:
- International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
- World Intellectual Property Day [WIPO]
Saints celebrated on April 26, 1957:
- Saint Cletus (Pope Anacletus) and Marcellinus (Popes and martyrs)
April 26, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 26, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 22nd and April 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 26, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.
April 26, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 26, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - All Shook Up
- The Diamonds - Little Darlin'
- Perry Como - Round And Round
- Buddy Knox - Party Doll
- Ferlin Husky - Gone
April 26, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 26, 1957 was Cumberland Gap by Lonnie Donegan, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.
April 26, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 26, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Lonnie Donegan - Cumberland Gap
- Tab Hunter - Young Love
- Harry Belafonte - The Banana Boat Song
- Pat Boone - Don't Forbid Me
- Little Richard - Long Tall Sally
April 26, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 26, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Something of Value
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Richard Brooks
Starring: Rock Hudson, Dana Wynter, Wendy Hiller, Juano Hernandez
Saint Joan
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Otto Preminger
Starring: Richard Widmark, Richard Todd, Anton Walbrook, John Gielgud
Untamed Youth
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Howard W. Koch
Starring: Mamie Van Doren, Lori Nelson, John Russell, Don Burnett
The Curse of Frankenstein
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Terence Fisher
Starring: Peter Cushing, Hazel Court, Robert Urquhart, Christopher Lee
Country: United States of America
All Mine to Give
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Allen Reisner
Starring: Glynis Johns, Cameron Mitchell, Rex Thompson, Patty McCormack
April 26, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 26, 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:
Sara Crewe
Release year: 1957
Leave It to Beaver
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Andy Cadiff
Living It Up
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Antonio Cuadri
Let's Dance
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Norman Z. McLeod
Tales of Wells Fargo
Release year: 1957
April 26, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 26, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Lion And The Throne
By: Catherine Drinker Bowen
Sir Edward Coke was probably the most prominent jurist during Queen Elizabeth's reign and King James's reign. This is because he was the primary author of the Petition of Right.
The Scapegoat
By: Daphne du Maurier
"Someone jolted me as I drank, and said, "Je vous demande pardon." As I tried to move to give him space, he turned around and looked at me, and I at him.
Blue Camellia
By: Frances Parkinson Keyes
SIZE: 5 1/2x8 1/2 (approximately). PAGES: 432 pages. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: First Edition assumed with none stated. JULIAN MESSNER NY 1957.
The Bridge At Andau
By: James A. Michener
The Bridge at Andau is James A. Michener at its most compelling. His classic nonfiction account about a doomed uprising in the 1930s is as compelling and memorable as any of his novels.
Who was the US President on April 26, 1957?
On April 26, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 26, 1957?
On April 26, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 26, 1957?
On April 26, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about April 26th?
April 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of April. 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 April 26th, such as:
- 2019 - 17 miners were killed in a large methane explosion in a coal mine located in eastern ukraine's self-proclaimed luhansk people's republic.
- 2018 - The united nations reported the discovery of five mass graves "likely" in blukwa centre, maze/waliba in ituri (democratic republic of congo).
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: after clashes against isil who took the ruins in 2014, the pro-government popular mobilization forces militia retakes control of hatra, an ancient city that was mostly destroyed in iraq's nineveh governorate.
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 April 1957?
April 1957 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
