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January 26, 1957 was the 26th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is January 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 January 26, 1957, who was born and died on January 26, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 26, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. Young Love by Sonny James), movies (e.g. The Wings of Eagles, directed by John Ford), TV series (e.g. Discorama) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 26th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 26, 1957?
- January 26, 1957: What happened on that day?
- January 26, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 26, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 26, 1957?
- January 26, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 26, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
- January 26, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 26, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
- January 26, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 26, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 26, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 26, 1957?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 26, 1957?
- Who was the Pope on January 26, 1957?
What day of the week was January 26, 1957?
January 26, 1957 was a Saturday and it was the 26th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 26, 1957 can also be written as 1/26/1957 in the US and as 26/1/1957 in UK and Europe.
January 26, 1957: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 26, 1957:
- India annexes kashmir.
- Joseph f cairnes succeeds lou perini as president of milwaukee braves.
- Dutch psp, pacifist socialistic party, forms.
- The ibirapuera planetarium (the first in the southern hemisphere) is inaugurated in the city of são paulo, brazil.
January 26, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.
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 26, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 26th, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 26, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 26, 1957 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 26, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 03:54 am and setting at 02:30 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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Who was born on January 26, 1957?
Famous people born on January 26, 1957:
- Road Warrior Hawk
American professional wrestler (born in 1960).
- Shivlal Yadav
Indian cricketer and coach.
- Filippo D'Acquarone
- Rolf Fringer
- Dale McCourt
- Carlos Meléndez
- Dado Parisini
- Kim Peyton
- Vlastimil Havlík
- Vittorio Girotto
- Akīs Agiomamitīs
Whose famous birthday is on January 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 26th:
![Ellen DeGeneres]()
Ellen DeGeneresEllen degeneres is a comedian and television host known for her popular talk show, the ellen degeneres show, as well as her advocacy for...
![Louis Zamperini]()
Louis ZamperiniLouis zamperini was an american world war ii veteran, a prisoner of war survivor, and an olympic distance runner.
![Anita Baker]()
Anita BakerAnita baker is an r&b singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'sweet love' and 'giving you the best that i got'.
![Patrick Dewaere]()
Patrick DewaereFrench leading man in films of the 1970s.
![Wayne Gretzky]()
Wayne GretzkyCanadian-american hockey player named athlete of year 01/09/1982.
![Scott Glenn]()
Scott GlennScott glenn is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as the silence of the lambs, the hunt for red october, and the...
![Roger Vadim]()
Roger VadimFrench director, who started directing in 1961.
![Théo Sarapo]()
Théo SarapoFrench actor-singer from greece, and second husband to the french singer a%0dith.
![Melvil Poupaud]()
Melvil PoupaudFrench actor, screenwriter, cinematographer and singer-composer (one solo album), and film editor.
January 26, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 2 months old,
or 806 months and 24 days old,
or 3507 weeks and 6 days old,
or 24555 days old,
if you were born on January 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 January 26, 1957?
There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 26th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 26, 1957?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 26, 1957.
January 26, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 26, 1957:
- Helene Costello
- William Eythe
- Alfonso Bartoli
- José Linhares
- Jean Thorailler
What famous deaths happened on January 26th?
Famous deaths on January 26th:
![James Cameron]()
James CameronJames cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.
![José Ferrer]()
José FerrerPuerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).
![Mike Connors]()
Mike ConnorsTouch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.
![Abe Vigoda]()
Abe VigodaAmerican actor.
![Barbara Hale]()
Barbara HaleBarbara hale was an american actress best known for her role as della street in the television series perry mason.
![Grace Moore]()
Grace MooreUnited states -- soprano ("one night to live").
- Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant was an American professional basketball player and entrepreneur who co-founded a venture capital firm and media production...
- Kden Kobe
Kden Kobe was a legendary NBA player who spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 5 championships and being...
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January 26, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 26, 1957:
- Roman Empire - third day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra.
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Timothy and Titus
- Polycarp
- Margaret of Hungary
- International Holocaust Remembrance Day
- Uganda - Liberation Day.
- India - Republic Day - One of only three state holidays in India, celebrated with pomp and a military parade in New Delhi.
- International Customs Day.
- Australia - Australia Day.
Saints celebrated on January 26, 1957:
- Saint Alberic
- Saint Paula
January 26, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 26, 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 26, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 1957 was Young Love by Sonny James, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.
January 26, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 26, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 21st and January 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Sonny James - Young Love
- Jim Lowe - The Green Door
- Frankie Laine - Moonlight Gambler
- Tab Hunter - Young Love
- Fats Domino - Blueberry Hill
January 26, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 1957 was Singing The Blues by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.
January 26, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 26, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 21st and January 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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 26, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 26, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Wings of Eagles
Release year: 1957
Directed by: John Ford
Starring: John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Dan Dailey, Ward Bond
Country: United States of America
The Young Stranger
Release year: 1957
Directed by: John Frankenheimer
Starring: James MacArthur, Kim Hunter, James Daly, James Gregory
The Quiet Gun
Release year: 1957
Directed by: William F. Claxton
Starring: Forrest Tucker, Mara Corday, Jim Davis, Kathleen Crowley
Top Secret Affair
Release year: 1957
Directed by: H.C. Potter
Starring: Susan Hayward, Kirk Douglas, Paul Stewart, Jim Backus
Gun for a Coward
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Abner Biberman
Starring: Fred MacMurray, Jeffrey Hunter, Janice Rule, Chill Wills
January 26, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 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:
Discorama
Release year: 1957
Tomahawk
Release year: 1957
Directed by: George Sherman
Lunchbox
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Giovanni Galindo
Be My Guest
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Lance Comfort
Anything Goes
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Sid Smith
January 26, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 26, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Wreck Of The Mary Deare
By: Hammond Innes
The swollen hulk of a large ship stands out from the gale's stinging spray. Half-mad man remains on board, working for her without sleep or food.
The Bible As History
By: Werner Keller
This groundbreaking book, which sheds light on historical foundations of the best-selling book ever written--the Bible -- is now available in print.
Three Saints And A Sinner
By: Louise Hall Tharp
Little, Brown 1956, 1st., Very Good., Text Clean. No dust jacket. Private bookplate. Light wear. 406 pages. First edition. [Biography, Julia Ward Howe, Louisa Ward, Samuel Ward, Annie Ward] Out-of-print and
Who was the US President on January 26, 1957?
On January 26, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 26, 1957?
On January 26, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 26, 1957?
On January 26, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about January 26th?
January 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of January. 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 January 26th, such as:
- 2019 - Nairobi latema road explosion: two people were injured when an explosive device exploded outside a movie theatre in nairobi's busy capital. this area was also the scene of an earlier attack this month.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: recep tayyip erdan, president of turkey, says that the afrin offensive will now be directed east towards manbij, and the border to iraq.
- 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). forces of libyan national army claim that they have captured one of benghazi's last strongholds from ansar al-sharia.
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 January 1957?
January 1957 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.
