Thursday December 12, 1957: on this day

December 12, 1957 was the 346th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 12, 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 December 12, 1957, who was born and died on December 12, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 12, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. Wild Strawberries, directed by Ingmar Bergman), TV series (e.g. Zwischen Frühstück Und Gänsebraten) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 12th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 12, 1957?


December 12, 1957 was a Thursday and it was the 346th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

December 12, 1957 in December 1957 calendar

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December 12, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 12, 1957:

  • Us announces manufacture of borazon (harder than diamond).
  • Major adrian drew flies 1,943 kph in f-101 voodoo.
  • Jerry lee lewis weds his cousin myra gale brown, 13, while still married to his first wife, jane mitcham.

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December 12, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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 12, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 12th, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 12, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 12, 1957 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 12, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 09:31 pm and setting at 11:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 07, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1958.

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Who was born on December 12, 1957?


Famous people born on December 12, 1957:

  • Robert Lepage
    Robert Lepage

    French canadian playwright.

  • Sheila E

    American singer, musician and drummer, sheila e. she is the daughter of pete escovedo (a former carlos santana and tito puente sideman), and...

  • Serge Larivière

    Belgian actor.

  • Houston McTear

    Houston McTear was a renowned American sprinter known for his speed and agility.

  • Kipkay

    Youtube star.

  • Sheila E[scovedo] in San Franciso

    California, usa, disco drummer (krushgrove holly rock).

  • Susan Powter

    Motivational speaker and author from australia.

  • Cy Curnin

    London, england -- rock singer (fixx-sign of fire).

  • Mark Wood
  • Piero Fabrizi
  • Moulaye Ould Mohamed Laghdaf
  • William Matteuzzi
  • Carlos Olalla
  • Gu Changwei
  • Susanna Tamaro
  • Pierre Moreau

Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly

    Movie actress.

  • Dionne Warwick
    Dionne Warwick

    American singer and recording artist.

  • Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick

    American actress and director.

  • Connie Francis
    Connie Francis

    Country singer.

  • Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy

    British actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.

  • Regina Hall
    Regina Hall

    Regina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.

  • Bob Barker
    Bob Barker

    Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.

  • Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson

    English actor (b. 1948).

  • Fatma Girik
    Fatma Girik

    Turkish politician and actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 12th

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December 12, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 66 years 3 months old,

or 795 months and 16 days old,

or 3459 weeks

or 24213 days old,

if you were born on December 12, 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 December 12, 1957?

There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 12, 1957.

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December 12, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 12, 1957:

  • Robert Frank Kurka

    Composer dies at 35.

  • baronessa Ampthill Margaret Lygon Russell
  • Pietro Sampietro
  • Robert Kurka

What famous deaths happened on December 12th?

Famous deaths on December 12th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

  • Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter

    Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.

  • Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle

    American actor (d. 2006).

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • Van Johnson
    Van Johnson

    American actor.

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Annette Stroyberg
    Annette Stroyberg

    Danish actress (b. 1936).

  • Ann Reinking
    Ann Reinking

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 12th

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December 12, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 12, 1957:

  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar

Observances on December 12, 1957:

  • International Universal Health Coverage Day
  • International Day of Neutrality
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December 12, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 12, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 9th and December 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 12, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1957 was Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 12, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 12, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Jailhouse Rock
  2. - You Send Me
  3. - Wake Up Little Susie
  4. - Silhouettes
  5. - Raunchy

December 12, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 1957 was Mary's Boy Child by Harry Belafonte, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 12, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 12, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mary's Boy Child
  2. - Wake Up Little Susie
  3. - Ma He's Making Eyes At Me
  4. - My Special Angel
  5. - I Love You Baby

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December 12, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 12, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Wild Strawberries

Wild Strawberries

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Victor Sjöström, Bibi Andersson, Ingrid Thulin, Gunnar Björnstrand

Country: United States of America

The Enemy Below

The Enemy Below

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Dick Powell

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Curd Jürgens, David Hedison, Theodore Bikel

Country: United States of America

Old Yeller

Old Yeller

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Starring: Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker, Tommy Kirk, Jeff York

Country: United States of America

The Mysterians

The Mysterians

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Ishirô Honda

Starring: Kenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa, Momoko Kôchi, Akihiko Hirata

Witness for the Prosecution

Witness for the Prosecution

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester

Country: United States of America

December 12, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 12, 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:

Zwischen Frühstück und Gänsebraten

Zwischen Frühstück und Gänsebraten

Release year: 1957

26 Men

26 Men

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Tristram Coffin, Kelo Henderson

Country: United States of America

Trackdown

Trackdown

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Richard T. Heffron

Starring: Robert Culp

Country: United States of America

The Real McCoys

The Real McCoys

Release year: 1957

Written by:

Directed by: Richard Crenna

Starring: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Tony Martinez

Country: United States of America

The Court of Last Resort

The Court of Last Resort

Release year: 1957

Country: United States of America

December 12, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 12, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

San Francisco Bay by Harold Gilliam

San Francisco Bay

By:

This fascinating and factual account describes the history, life, and legends of California's vital inland waterway. 1957, 1st signer

The Sound Of Thunder by Taylor Caldwell

The Sound Of Thunder

By:

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The World Of Suzie Wong by Richard Mason

The World Of Suzie Wong

By:

Penguin Books has reintroduced the classic story of the love between a British artist, and a Chinese prostitute.

The New Class by Milovan Djilas

The New Class

By:

This book is about Communism written by one of its greatest heroes. This explosive indictment, one of the greatest political documents of all time and perhaps the most powerful in its effectiveness, may be considered political dynamite in any Communist …

The Age Of Revolution by Winston S. Churchill

The Age Of Revolution

By:

Winston S. Churchill's "A History of the English Speaking Peoples", is the greatest literary masterpiece of the 20th century.

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Who was the US President on December 12, 1957?

On December 12, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1957?

On December 12, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 12, 1957?

On December 12, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 12th?

December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of December. 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 December 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
  • 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
  • 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),

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history

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 December 1957?

December 1957 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 1957 calendar looked like.

Thursday December 12, 1957