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Thursday October 24, 1957: on this day
October 24, 1957 was the 297th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is October 24, 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 24, 1957, who was born and died on October 24, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 24, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. Wake Up Little Susie by The Everly Brothers), movies (e.g. Curse of the Demon, directed by Jacques Tourneur), TV series (e.g. 26 Men) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 24th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 24, 1957?
- October 24, 1957: What happened on that day?
- October 24, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 24, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 24, 1957?
- October 24, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 24, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
- October 24, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 24, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
- October 24, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 24, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 24, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 24, 1957?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 24, 1957?
- Who was the Pope on October 24, 1957?
What day of the week was October 24, 1957?
October 24, 1957 was a Thursday and it was the 297th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 24, 1957 can also be written as 10/24/1957 in the US and as 24/10/1957 in UK and Europe.
October 24, 1957: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 24, 1957:
- Cin redlegs decline to move to roosevelt stadium in jersey city
- The usaf starts the x-20 dyna-soar program.
- The united states air force starts the x-20 dyna-soar crewed space program.
October 24, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio 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 24, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 24, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 24th, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 24, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 24, 1957 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 24, 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 24, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 08:52 am and setting at 08:01 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 24, 1957?
Famous people born on October 24, 1957:
- Manuel Rivas
Spanish writer acclaimed for his works in Galician and Spanish.
- Ron Gardenhire
German-american baseball manager and player.
- John Kassir
American actor and voice actor.
- Cheryl Amirault
American child sex abuser was jailed after 13 children who attended fells acre school gave evidence about rape, abuse and other crimes...
- Paul Kagame
Leader.
- Sunil Mittal
Businessman.
- Art Monterastelli
- Martin Weber
- Ricardo Preve
- Vando Villamil
Whose famous birthday is on October 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 24th:
![Kevin Kline]()
Kevin KlineAmerican actor and director.
![Gilbert Bécaud]()
Gilbert BécaudHe was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...
![Jean-Claude Pascal]()
Jean-Claude PascalFrench actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.
![Martin Campbell]()
Martin CampbellNew zealand producer and director.
![Mallika Sherawat]()
Mallika SherawatMallika sherawat is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her bold and outspoken personality.
![Tim Pocock]()
Tim PocockTim pocock is an australian tv actor known for his role as a young scott summers in the film x-men origins: wolverine.
![Gilda Gray]()
Gilda GrayPolish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).
![Sammy Petrillo]()
Sammy PetrilloAmerican actor (d. 2009).
![Tom Fletcher]()
Tom FletcherNfl defensive safety (seattle seahawks).
![Natalie Anderson]()
Natalie AndersonTv actress.
October 24, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 66 years 5 months old,
or 797 months and 25 days old,
or 3469 weeks
or 24283 days old,
if you were born on October 24, 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 24, 1957?
There are 189 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 24, 1957?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 24, 1957.
October 24, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 24, 1957:
- Christian Dior
Christian Dior was a French fashion designer who founded the eponymous fashion house, and is regarded as one of the most influential fashion...
- Hans Endrerud
- Adele Lane
- René Verriet de Litardière
What famous deaths happened on October 24th?
Famous deaths on October 24th:
![Raul Julia]()
Raul JuliaRaul Julia was a Puerto Rican actor known for his roles in films like 'The Addams Family' and 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Anita Björk]()
Anita BjörkSwedish actress (b. 1923).
![Robert Guillaume]()
Robert GuillaumeAmerican television and musical stage actor.
![Marcia Strassman]()
Marcia StrassmanAmerican singer and actress (d. 2014).
![Claire Windsor]()
Claire WindsorAmerican actress (born 1897).
![Leslie Jordan]()
Leslie JordanAmerican actor, comedian, writer and singer (d. 2022).
![Ana Bertha Lepe]()
Ana Bertha LepeMexican model and actress (b. 1934).
![Peggy Moran]()
Peggy MoranAmerican singer and actress (d. 2002).
- Mccauley
Known for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
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October 24, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 24, 1957:
- Also see October 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- In The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien, the date is mentioned to Frodo Baggins by Gandalf upon his waking in Rivendell.
- Discordianism - Maladay
- Zambia - Independence Day (1964)
- R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Antonio Maria Claret
- United Nations Day (charter 1945)
Observances on October 24, 1957:
- Global Media and Information Literacy Week, 24-31 October
- United Nations Day
- World Development Information Day
- Disarmament Week, 24-30 October
October 24, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 24, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 21st and October 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 24, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 1957 was Wake Up Little Susie by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.
October 24, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 24, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Everly Brothers - Wake Up Little Susie
- Jimmie Rodgers - Honeycomb
- Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
- Debbie Reynolds - Tammy
- Paul Anka - Diana
October 24, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 24, 1957 was Diana by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.
October 24, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 24, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paul Anka - Diana
- The Crickets - That'll Be The Day
- Debbie Reynolds - Tammy
- Pat Boone - Love Letters In The Sand
- Elvis Presley - Party
October 24, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 24, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Curse of the Demon
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Jacques Tourneur
Starring: Dana Andrews, Peggy Cummins, Niall MacGinnis, Maurice Denham
Country: United States of America
Blonde in Bondage
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Robert Brandt
Starring: Mark Miller, Lars Ekborg, Anita Thallaug, Birgitta Ander
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
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Martin Ritt
Starring: Joanne Woodward, Sheree North, Tony Randall, Jeffrey Hunter
Joe Dakota
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Richard Bartlett
Starring: Jock Mahoney, Luana Patten, Charles McGraw, Barbara Lawrence
October 24, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 24, 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
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Joseph Kane
Starring: Tristram Coffin, Kelo Henderson
Country: United States of America
Trackdown
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Richard T. Heffron
Starring: Robert Culp
Country: United States of America
The Real McCoys
Release year: 1957
Written by: Irving Pincus
Directed by: Richard Crenna
Starring: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Tony Martinez
Country: United States of America
The Court of Last Resort
Release year: 1957
Country: United States of America
Treasure Island
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Guillaume Brac
October 24, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 24, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Stay Alive All Your Life
By: Norman Vincent Peale
"Those who have received assistance from The Power of Positive Thinking can find further guidance in these pages to help them live a more creative and dynamic life."
No Down Payment
By: John McPartland
Four couples in southern California are experiencing marital problems. The unhappy couples include Jerry Flagg, his long-suffering spouse Isabelle, and Leola Boone (flirtatious Leola Boone), both ne'er do-wells.
The Dog Who Wouldn'T Be
By: Farley Mowat
Farely Mowat's most beloved book is a delightfully entertaining account of his childhood on the Canadian prairies. Mutt's family tree was not clear, but his madness was undisputed. Mutt was a shrewd and enigmatic man.
Below The Salt
By: Thomas B. Costain
The author of "the silver cup" and "the black rose" tells a vivid, violent story about England and Europe.
Nuclear Weapons And Foreign Policy
By: Henry A. Kissinger
Henry Alfred Kissinger, a German-born American writer and diplomat, was also a businessman. He was a Nobel Peace Prize recipient and served as the National Security Advisor, later as Secretary of State under Presidents Richard Nixon (and Gerald Ford).
Who was the US President on October 24, 1957?
On October 24, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 24, 1957?
On October 24, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 24, 1957?
On October 24, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about October 24th?
October 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 sulawesi tsunami and earthquake: officials lower the death toll from the tsunami and earthquake of september 28, 2018, to 2,256, 10,679, and 1,075 respectively.
- 2017 - Germany's terror: german police raid suspected islamist militants to find weapons and ammunition.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil recaptures ar-rutbah in western iraq, where it had previously withdrawn from in may.
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.
