Sunday December 22, 1957: on this day

December 22, 1957 was the 356th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 22, 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 22, 1957, who was born and died on December 22, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 22, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Send Me by Sam Cooke), movies (e.g. Naya Daur, directed by B.R. Chopra), 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 22nd, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 22, 1957?


December 22, 1957 was a Sunday and it was the 356th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 22, 1957 can also be written as 12/22/1957 in the US and as 22/12/1957 in UK and Europe.

December 22, 1957 in December 1957 calendar

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December 22, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 22, 1957:

  • Kwrb (now kfne) tv channel 10 in lander-riverton, wy (abc) begins
  • The cbs afternoon anthology series ''seven lively arts'' presents tchaikovsky's ballet ''the nutcracker'' on u.s. television for the first time, although heavily abridged.
  • Hugh everett iii publishes the first scientifically founded many-worlds theory.
  • The consumers' association is founded in the united kingdom.
  • The civil rights commission is established in the usa under the civil rights act of 1957.
  • Citroën stops production of its traction avant motor car (production started in 1934).
  • Gruppe spur is founded.
  • The confederation of african football is founded.
  • Operation dropshot, an all-out u.s. war with the soviet union, is expected to be triggered by the soviet takeover of western europe, the near east and parts of eastern asia, as it was anticipated in 1949.
  • Mao zedong admits that 800,000 ampquotclass enemiesampquot have been summarily liquidated between 1949 and 1954.
  • The so-called 'mound of midas', the great tumulus near gordium, is excavated.
  • The africanized bee is accidentally released in brazil.
  • The asian flu pandemic begins in china.

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December 22, 1957: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Detroit Lions - San Francisco 49ers : 31 - 27
  • Pittsburgh Steelers - Chicago Cardinals : 27 - 2
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December 22, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd 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 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 22, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 22nd, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 22, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 22, 1957 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 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 22, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 08:04 am and setting at 07:19 pm.

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 22, 1957?


Famous people born on December 22, 1957:

  • Ricky Ross

    British rock singer (deacon blue, "raintown").

  • Annie Lemoine

    French novelist and journalist, columnist for ruquier's tv shows.

  • Carole James

    An english-canadian politician and educator.

  • Stephen Conway

    English bishop.

  • Peter Mortimer

    Australian rugby league player.

  • Ray Romano

    Actor.

  • Susan Powter

    Author / diet guru ( show).

  • Lynne Thigpen in Joliet

    Illinois, usa; actress (nancy - love sidney).

  • Laurence Rossignol
  • Javier Augusto Del Río Alba
  • Tony Lestingi
  • Kim Steinmetz
  • Tsai Chin
  • Tshering Pem Wangchuck
  • Pavel Antov

Whose famous birthday is on December 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 22nd:

  • Vanessa Paradis
    Vanessa Paradis

    French actress and singer, depardieu was seen in "elisa", directed by jean becker.

  • Ralph Fiennes
    Ralph Fiennes

    English actor.

  • Jean-Baptiste Maunier
    Jean-Baptiste Maunier

    French singer and actor, he is best known for his role as les choristes in 2004.

  • Ted Cruz
    Ted Cruz

    Texas senator of the united states.

  • Meghan Trainor
    Meghan Trainor

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Robin Gibb
    Robin Gibb

    British-american singer, not identical twin to maurice.

  • Jordin Sparks
    Jordin Sparks

    American singer and american idol winner.

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Dina Meyer
    Dina Meyer

    American actress.

  • Lady Bird Johnson
    Lady Bird Johnson

    First lady of the united states (born in 1912).

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December 22, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 66 years 4 months old,

or 796 months and 1 day old,

or 3461 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24229 days old,

if you were born on December 22, 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 22, 1957?

There are 243 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 22, 1957.

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December 22, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 22, 1957:

  • Frank George Woollard

    English engineer (b. 1883).

  • Henri Bédarida

What famous deaths happened on December 22nd?

Famous deaths on December 22nd:

  • Gilda Gray
    Gilda Gray

    Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).

  • Christine Cavanaugh
    Christine Cavanaugh

    American singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Don DeFore
    Don DeFore

    Actor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.

  • Helene Stanley
    Helene Stanley

    Actress (carnival story and roar of the crowd).

  • Libbey Owens

    Co-founder of Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, revolutionized the glass industry.

  • Gera Eliot

    Renowned English novelist known for works like 'Middlemarch' and 'Silas Marner'.

  • Samuel Beckett

    Irish writer of fiction, prose and avant-garde plays.

  • Annaston Eliot

    Annaston Eliot was an English novelist, poet, and journalist, best known for her novels 'Middlemarch' and 'The Mill on the Floss'.

  • John Chisum

    Prominent figure in the American Old West known as the 'Cattle King of Texas'.

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December 22, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 22, 1957:

  • R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
  • Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
  • In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
  • Also see December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Japan - T?ji (winter solstice)
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December 22, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 22, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 16th and December 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 22, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 1957 was You Send Me by Sam Cooke, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 22, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 22, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

December 22, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 22, 1957 was Mary's Boy Child by Harry Belafonte, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 22, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 22, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. 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 22, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 22, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Naya Daur

Naya Daur

Release year: 1957

Directed by: B.R. Chopra

Starring: Dilip Kumar, Vyjayanthimala, Ajit, Chand Usmani

Tumsa Nahin Dekha

Tumsa Nahin Dekha

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Nasir Hussain

Starring: Shammi Kapoor, Ameeta, Pran, Raj Mehra

She Demons

She Demons

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Richard E. Cunha

Starring: Irish McCalla, Tod Griffin, Victor Sen Yung, Rudolph Anders

The Astounding She-Monster

The Astounding She-Monster

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Ronald V. Ashcroft

Starring: Robert Clarke, Kenne Duncan, Marilyn Harvey, Jeanne Tatum

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

December 22, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 22, 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

Sea Hunt

Sea Hunt

Release year: 1957

Written by:

Starring: Lloyd Bridges

Country: United States of America

December 22, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 22, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The World Of Suzie Wong by Richard Mason

The World Of Suzie Wong

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

Please Don'T Eat The Daisies by Jean Kerr

Please Don'T Eat The Daisies

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Since its initial publication in 1957, Please Don't eat the Daisies was sold in millions. It was made into a movie in 1960 with Doris Day and David Niven, and then a television series.

Not By Bread Alone by Vladimir Dudintsev

Not By Bread Alone

By:

First U.S. edition bound with yellow cloth and black boards with red lettering. Book is in excellent condition. The DJ has minor rub marks at the corners and tips.

By Love Possessed by James Gould Cozzens

By Love Possessed

By:

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

Leftover Life To Kill by Caitlin Thomas

Leftover Life To Kill

By:

Dylan Thomas: A story about her life.

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Who was the US President on December 22, 1957?

On December 22, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 1957?

On December 22, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 22, 1957?

On December 22, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 22nd?

December 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war: at least 16 people are killed and more than 20 injured by a car bomb in mogadishu near the presidential palace.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). eight million yemenis are now at risk of starvation after 1,000 days of civil war.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war, battle of aleppo (2012)-16: the syrian army claims it now has full control of aleppo after the evacuation of last rebel group to the idlib governorate.

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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 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.

Sunday December 22, 1957