Thursday October 17, 1957: on this day

October 17, 1957 was the 290th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 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 October 17, 1957, who was born and died on October 17, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. Honeycomb by Jimmie Rodgers), movies (e.g. Paths of Glory, directed by Stanley Kubrick), TV series (e.g. 26 Men) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 17, 1957?


October 17, 1957 was a Thursday and it was the 290th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1957 can also be written as 10/17/1957 in the US and as 17/10/1957 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1957 in October 1957 calendar

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October 17, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 17, 1957:

  • Copper & brass opens at martin beck theater nyc for 36 performances
  • Dike marken-dutch mainland closed
  • Ii tsjoendrigar becomes premier of pakistan
  • French author albert camus awarded nobel prize in literature.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 17, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on October 17th, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on October 17, 1957 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 12:32 am and setting at 03:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 08, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Nov 07, 1957.

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Who was born on October 17, 1957?


Famous people born on October 17, 1957:

  • Vincent Van Patten
    Vincent Van Patten

    American actor and tennis player.

  • Lawrence Bender

    Successful film producer and entrepreneur.

  • Steve McMichael

    American football player, wrestler, and sportscaster.

  • Eleftheria Arvanitaki

    Greek folk singer.

  • Nelson Barrera

    Mexican baseball player (d. 2002).

  • Pino Palladino

    Welsh bassist.

  • Antonio Galdo

    Italian journalist.

  • Vincent Van Patten in Belrose

    New york, usa.

  • Bill Mayfield
  • Paul Sereno
  • Marek Seweryn
  • Mario Spallino
  • Aleksandr Xapsalïs

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

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


You are 66 years 6 months old,

or 798 months and 2 days old,

or 3470 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24291 days old,

if you were born on October 17, 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 October 17, 1957?

There are 181 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 17, 1957:

  • Wilhelmina Hay Abbott

    Scottish suffragist and feminist (b. 1884).

  • John HA Eman

    At 70, the founder of aruban peoples' party dies.

  • Albert Edward Hall
  • Avetik Isahakyan
  • Aníbal Paciência
  • Ottorino Perrone

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Elijah Cummings

    Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.

  • Chadric Chopin

    Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.

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


Holidays on October 17, 1957:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
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October 17, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1957 was Honeycomb by Jimmie Rodgers, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

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

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

  1. - Honeycomb
  2. - Tammy
  3. - Wake Up Little Susie
  4. - That'll Be The Day
  5. - Diana

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1957 was Diana by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

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

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

  1. - Diana
  2. - That'll Be The Day
  3. - Tammy
  4. - Love Letters In The Sand
  5. - Party

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

The most popular movies on October 17, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Paths of Glory

Paths of Glory

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Stanley Kubrick

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Ralph Meeker, Adolphe Menjou, George Macready

Country: United States of America

No Down Payment

No Down Payment

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Joanne Woodward, Sheree North, Tony Randall, Jeffrey Hunter

Joe Dakota

Joe Dakota

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Richard Bartlett

Starring: Jock Mahoney, Luana Patten, Charles McGraw, Barbara Lawrence

Ride Out for Revenge

Ride Out for Revenge

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Bernard Girard

Starring: Rory Calhoun, Gloria Grahame, Lloyd Bridges, Joanne Gilbert

Pal Joey

Pal Joey

Release year: 1957

Directed by: George Sidney

Starring: Rita Hayworth, Frank Sinatra, Kim Novak, Barbara Nichols

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Guillaume Brac

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

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

The Scapegoat by Daphne du Maurier

The Scapegoat

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"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.

The Pink Hotel by Dorothy Erskine and Patrick Dennis

The Pink Hotel

By:

Dust jacket notes: "It is a large, if admittedly quite peculiar, world, and there are all kinds of people in it, especially in resort hotels during season.

By Love Possessed by James Gould Cozzens

By Love Possessed

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In a series flashbacks, a highly respected middle-aged lawyer reveals his involvement with love.

The Day Christ Died by Jim Bishop

The Day Christ Died

By:

"This book is about the most dramatic day of history, the day Jesus of Nazareth was killed.

Rascals In Paradise by James A. Michener and Grove Day

Rascals In Paradise

By:

A thrilling collection of adventure stories by James A. Michener, nonfiction, returns to the most stunning place on Earth: the Islands that inspired Tales of the South Pacific.

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Who was the US President on October 17, 1957?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 17, 1957?

On October 17, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 17th?

October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. 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 October 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

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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 October 1957?

October 1957 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1957 calendar looked like.

Thursday October 17, 1957