Thursday January 17, 1957: on this day

January 17, 1957 was the 17th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 17, 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 17, 1957, who was born and died on January 17, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Green Door by Jim Lowe), movies (e.g. The Wings of Eagles, directed by John Ford), TV series (e.g. Lunchbox) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 1957?


January 17, 1957 was a Thursday and it was the 17th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1957 can also be written as 1/17/1957 in the US and as 17/1/1957 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1957 in January 1957 calendar

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January 17, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1957:

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January 17, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 17, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 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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Discover the planets positions on January 17th, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 17, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 17, 1957 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 17, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 07:08 pm and setting at 08:31 am.

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 17, 1957?


Famous people born on January 17, 1957:

  • Steve Harvey

    American comedian, actor, and radio personality.

  • Keith Chegwin

    British tv personality, host of "multi-colored swap shop", from 1976-82.

  • Ann Nocenti

    American journalist and author.

  • Nancy Argenta

    Canadian actress and soprano.

  • Donna Stone

    New jersey, usa -- fencer-epee (1996 olympics).

  • Michel Vaarten

    Belgian cyclist.

  • Hilda Koronel
    Hilda Koronel
  • Hideo Yokoyama
  • Michel Périn
  • Warren Leight
  • Aurelio Picca
  • Claudio Margottini
  • Bernard Fortin

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

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January 17, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 2 months old,

or 806 months and 11 days old,

or 3506 weeks

or 24542 days old,

if you were born on January 17, 1957.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1957?

There are 295 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 17, 1957.

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January 17, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 1957:

  • Giovanni Battista Boeri

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

  • Oreatha Hudson

    Oreatha Hudson was an Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

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January 17, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 1957:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 14th and January 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 17, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1957 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 17, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Green Door
  2. - Moonlight Gambler
  3. - Blueberry Hill
  4. - Love Me
  5. - The Banana Boat Song

January 17, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1957 was Singing The Blues by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 17, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 17, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Singing The Blues
  2. - Singing The Blues
  3. - The Garden Of Eden
  4. - St Therese Of The Roses
  5. - Just Walkin' In The Rain

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January 17, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 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

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

The Young Stranger

Release year: 1957

Directed by: John Frankenheimer

Starring: James MacArthur, Kim Hunter, James Daly, James Gregory

The Quiet Gun

The Quiet Gun

Release year: 1957

Directed by: William F. Claxton

Starring: Forrest Tucker, Mara Corday, Jim Davis, Kathleen Crowley

Top Secret Affair

Top Secret Affair

Release year: 1957

Directed by: H.C. Potter

Starring: Susan Hayward, Kirk Douglas, Paul Stewart, Jim Backus

Gun for a Coward

Gun for a Coward

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Abner Biberman

Starring: Fred MacMurray, Jeffrey Hunter, Janice Rule, Chill Wills

January 17, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 17, 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:

Lunchbox

Lunchbox

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Giovanni Galindo

Be My Guest

Be My Guest

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Lance Comfort

Anything Goes

Anything Goes

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Sid Smith

Call Boy

Call Boy

Release year: 1957

Give Us This Day

Give Us This Day

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Adam Stern

January 17, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 17, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Arthritis And Common Sense by Dale Alexander

Arthritis And Common Sense

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The best-selling, one-million-copy bestseller on arthritis, Medical Self-Help/Health Arthritis, and Common Sense is now available in paperback! These pages will provide the information that arthritis sufferers need to know.

The Tribe That Lost Its Head by Nicholas Monsarrat

The Tribe That Lost Its Head

By:

The British Protectorate of Pharamaul is located five hundred miles from the coast of Africa. It was governed by Whitehall and a few dedicated British civilians.

Autumn Across America by Edwin Way Teale

Autumn Across America

By:

This is the story of a roving, 20,000-mile pilgrimage that took place from Cape Cod to California. It was during the most vibrant season of the year.

The Bible As History by Werner Keller

The Bible As History

By:

This groundbreaking book, which sheds light on historical foundations of the best-selling book ever written--the Bible -- is now available in print.

Don'T Go Near The Water by William Brinkley

Don'T Go Near The Water

By:

This novel is both a charming entertainment farce and a gentle love story. It takes place on a remote Pacific island in the final days of World War II.

history

Who was the US President on January 17, 1957?

On January 17, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1957?

On January 17, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1957?

On January 17, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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.

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Thursday January 17, 1957