Thursday May 23, 1957: on this day

May 23, 1957 was the 143rd day of the year 1957, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 23, 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 May 23, 1957, who was born and died on May 23, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. All Shook Up by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. A Face in the Crowd, directed by Elia Kazan), TV series (e.g. From Me To You) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 1957?


May 23, 1957 was a Thursday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1957 can also be written as 5/23/1957 in the US and as 23/5/1957 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 23, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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May 23, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1957 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 May 23, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 02:05 am and setting at 03:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 13, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Jun 12, 1957.

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Who was born on May 23, 1957?


Famous people born on May 23, 1957:

  • Francis Rocard

    French astrophysicist responsible for the programs that involve the exploration of the sun at the national centre for space studies, (cnes)...

  • Anh

    Renowned Vietnamese painter known for his abstract art.

  • Jimmy McShane

    Baltimora's irish frontman (born 1957).

  • Lisa Murkowski

    Politician.

  • Craig Brown

    English critic and journalist.

  • Mark Arnold

    American actor.

  • Robson Papaleo
  • Serhij Plochij
  • Giulio Belletti
  • Massimo Vannucci
  • Jean-Jacques Marx
  • Nazario Pagano

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

  • Johnny Ball
    Johnny Ball

    English radio and television host.

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May 23, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 66 years 10 months old,

or 802 months and 5 days old,

or 3488 weeks

or 24416 days old,

if you were born on May 23, 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 May 23, 1957?

There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 23, 1957.

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May 23, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

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May 23, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 1957:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 1957:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 1957:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 23, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 23, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 23, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All Shook Up
  2. - Little Darlin'
  3. - Round And Round
  4. - Gone
  5. - A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation)

May 23, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1957 was Butterfly by Andy Williams, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 23, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 23, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Butterfly
  2. - Rock-A-Billy
  3. - Cumberland Gap
  4. - When I Fall In Love
  5. - The Banana Boat Song

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May 23, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Face in the Crowd

A Face in the Crowd

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Elia Kazan

Starring: Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Walter Matthau

Country: United States of America

Love in the Afternoon

Love in the Afternoon

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: Gary Cooper, Audrey Hepburn, Maurice Chevalier, John McGiver

Country: United States of America

Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

Release year: 1957

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Rhonda Fleming, Jo Van Fleet

Country: United States of America

The D.I.

The D.I.

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Jack Webb

Starring: Jack Webb, Don Dubbins, Jackie Loughery, Lin McCarthy

The Wayward Bus

The Wayward Bus

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Victor Vicas

Starring: Joan Collins, Jayne Mansfield, Dan Dailey, Rick Jason

May 23, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 23, 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:

From Me to You

From Me to You

Release year: 1957

Directed by: ---

Sara Crewe

Sara Crewe

Release year: 1957

Leave It to Beaver

Leave It to Beaver

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Andy Cadiff

Living It Up

Living It Up

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Antonio Cuadri

Let's Dance

Let's Dance

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Norman Z. McLeod

May 23, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 23, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Towers Of Trebizond by Rose Macaulay

The Towers Of Trebizond

By:

The New York Times hailed it as "an absolute delight, the most brilliantly witty and charming novel I have ever read since I don't recall when."

The Lion And The Throne by Catherine Drinker Bowen

The Lion And The Throne

By:

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.

Blue Camellia by Frances Parkinson Keyes

Blue Camellia

By:

SIZE: 5 1/2x8 1/2 (approximately). PAGES: 432 pages. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: First Edition assumed with none stated. JULIAN MESSNER NY 1957.

In The Court Of Public Opinion by Alger Hiss

In The Court Of Public Opinion

By:

In The Court Of Public Opinion by Hiss, Alger

The Road To Miltown by S.J. Perelman

The Road To Miltown

By:

Road to Miltown or, under the Spreading Atrophy, The by Perelman S.J.

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Who was the US President on May 23, 1957?

On May 23, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1957?

On May 23, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 1957?

On May 23, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of May. 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 May 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

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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 May 1957?

May 1957 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1957 calendar looked like.

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