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October 29, 1957

October 29, 1957, was a Tuesday. It was 67 years and 7 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Scorpio.

Music charts

Top song: October 29, 1957

The best-selling single on October 29, 1957 was "Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley.

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Facts

This date occurred 24,479 days ago. Approximately 816 months have passed. It was the 302nd day of 1957, in week 44. The decade was the fifties. People who were born on October 29, 1957, are now 67 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 272 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

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Let's go back to the fifties.

The date is October 29, 1957, and it's a Tuesday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Scorpio. The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker.

There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. Halloween 1957 is just days away. People are watching horror movies and thinking about which costume they are going to wear. Others are organizing parties. In music, the song "Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley is the best-selling record at the moment.

Dwight David Eisenhower is the President of the United States, and Harold Macmillan is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show", "You Bet Your Life", "The Jack Benny Program", and "Wagon Train". In fashion, women are sporting chemise dresses, sheaths, sack dresses and straight-cut suits. Short boxy jackets and shift dresses are also beginning to become popular. Meanwhile, a lot of men are sporting a "Teddy Boy" style that involves leather jackets, greased-back hair, extremely narrow trousers and velvet-collared jackets. Men are also wearing formal suits as daywear.

Tailfins on cars are extremely popular at the moment. The design looks futuristic, almost like a rocket or the twin rudders on the back of an airplane. It's 1957, so radio stations and jukeboxes are playing songs from singers such as Elvis Presley, Pat Boone, The Diamonds, Tab Hunter, Jimmy Dorsey, Guy Mitchell, Perry Como and Sonny James. Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Father Knows Best", "Adventures of Pow Wow", "Heckle and Jeckle", and "Captain Pugwash".

Children are playing with toys such as Colorforms, Play-Doh, Wooly Willy, and the Frisbee.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 29, 1957, will have the star sign Scorpio.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1957 was the year of the Rooster (Yin Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 7.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 29, 1957 falls under the Snake.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
  • Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 29, 1957.

  • Movies from 1957.

    Movies from 1957

    The most popular movies in 1957 were The Bridge on the River Kwai, Peyton Place, Sayonara, Search for Paradise, Old Yeller, Raintree County, Island in the Sun and A Farewell to Arms.
  • 1957 in music.

    1957 in music

    The radio stations in 1957 were dominated by artists such as Elvis Presley, Pat Boone, The Diamonds, Tab Hunter, Jimmy Dorsey, Guy Mitchell, Perry Como and Sonny James.
  • Nikita Khrushchev.

    Nikita Khrushchev

    Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev was named Time Person of the Year in 1957 after he survived a plot to dismiss him as the First Secretary of the Communist Party. 1957 was also the year that the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, which was the earth's first artificial satellite.
  • Tailfins on cars.

    Tailfins on cars

    Tailfins on cars were a popular style around this time. The design looked futuristic, almost like the twin rudders on the back of an airplane.
  • Panty raids are all the rage on college campuses.

    Panty raids are all the rage on college campuses

    Panty raids were a popular college prank at the time. Large groups of male students would "raid" the living quarters of their female counterparts and then steal their underwear as proof that the raid had been successful. These raids took place during a time when colleges had curfews and men were forbidden from entering female dormitories.
  • Poodle skirts are a thing.

    Poodle skirts are a thing

    Women and young girls were wearing wide, unrestricted felt skirts called "poodle skirts." These were solid-colored skirts that had a design or a logo. In many cases, the design was an image of a poodle or a cat.
  • Greasers.

    Greasers

    A youth subculture called "greasers" emerged during the 1950s and early 1960s. The style included greased-back hairstyles, work pants, and denim or leather jackets.
  • The Jukebox.

    The Jukebox

    The jukebox was at the height of its popularity. Teenagers and young adults would often hang out at local restaurants and diners and listen to the latest songs.
  • Men are getting "DA haircuts".

    Men are getting "DA haircuts"

    The "DA haircut" was extremely popular among men. The cut consisted of a combed-back hairstyle that was parted down the middle at the back. "DA" stood for "Duck's Ass," which is what many people liked to call the style.
  • Sock hops.

    Sock hops

    Sock hops were informal dance events for teenagers. The name originated from the fact that many of these dances required participants to remove their shoes. This is because sock hops were often held in high school gymnasiums, and the organizers didn't want scuff marks on the floors.
  • Capitalism vs Communism.

    Capitalism vs Communism

    The ideological clash between capitalism and communism heated up during the 1950s. It was during this period that a "Cold War" started between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the US, there were fears that Soviet spies had infiltrated all parts of society, including Hollywood.
  • The economy is booming.

    The economy is booming

    The world was recovering from World War II. Many countries witnessed an economic boom during this decade. Unemployment was low, consumerism increased, mortgages were cheap, and governments started to invest in infrastructure such as highways. For many, this was the "golden age" of the economy.
  • Rotary phones.

    Rotary phones

    Almost everyone had rotary phones in the 1950s. However, the heavier metal dial components were being phased out and replaced with plastic.
  • More and more people are buying television sets.

    More and more people are buying television sets

    More and more households were buying TV sets. In 1950, 20% of homes had a television. By the end of the decade, that figure had risen to 90%.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around October 29, 1957.

  • September 29, 1957: Jim Brown makes his NFL debut against the Cleveland Browns.
  • October 1, 1957: The phrase "In God we trust" appears on paper currency in the United States for the first time.
  • October 3, 1957: The first episode of "The Woody Woodpecker Show" is aired on ABC.
  • October 4, 1957: Russia's Sputnik 1 is launched into space. This was the first artificial Earth satellite to be launched into space.
  • October 5, 1957: Golf: Great Britain wins the 1957 Ryder Cup at the Lindrick Golf Club in Worksop, England.
  • October 10, 1957: Baseball: The Milwaukee Braves defeat the New York Yankees by 4-3 to win the 1957 World Series.
  • October 11, 1957: Johnny Cash releases his debut album "Johnny Cash with His Hot and Blue Guitar!".
  • October 23, 1957: French fashion designer Christian Dior dies from a heart attack at the age of 57.
  • October 25, 1957: Mob boss Albert Anastasia is shot dead inside a barber shop in Midtown Manhattan.
  • This date: October 29, 1957
  • November 8, 1957: Pan Am Flight 7 disappears while flying from San Francisco to Honolulu.
  • November 11, 1957: Jerry Lee Lewis releases his song "Great Balls of Fire".
  • November 14, 1957: The wreckage of Pan Am Flight 7 is discovered in the Pacific Ocean six days after the aircraft went missing.
  • November 16, 1957: Serial killer Edward Gein murders store owner Bernice Worden.
  • November 25, 1957: US President Dwight Eisenhower suffers a mild stroke during a cabinet meeting.

1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

1950s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in October 1957

In October 1957, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from October 1957.

Decoy
Decoy
Casey Jones
Casey Jones
Maverick
Maverick
Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Wagon Train
Wagon Train
Have Gun - Will Travel
Have Gun - Will Travel
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Fury
Fury
Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
The Danny Thomas Show
The Danny Thomas Show
Sky King
Sky King
The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program

Cars in 1957

1957 saw the introduction of cars such as the Rambler Rebel, the Pontiac Bonneville, the Opel Rekord P1, the Mercury Colony Park, the Alfa Romeo 2000, and the Datsun 210.

Cars in 1957.

Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in October 1957

If you were a kid on October 29, 1957, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

Leave It to Beaver
Leave It to Beaver
The Woody Woodpecker Show
The Woody Woodpecker Show
Captain Pugwash
Captain Pugwash

Colonel Bleep
Colonel Bleep
Tom Terrific
Tom Terrific
Heckle and Jeckle
Heckle and Jeckle
The Gumby Show
The Gumby Show
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Captain Kangaroo
Captain Kangaroo
The Mickey Mouse Club
The Mickey Mouse Club
Adventures of Pow Wow
Adventures of Pow Wow
Toys

Toys in 1957

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

The Frisbee
The Frisbee
Wooly Willy
Wooly Willy
Play-Doh
Play-Doh
Matchbox toy cars
Matchbox toy cars
Roy Rogers Plastic Figures
Roy Rogers Plastic Figures
Colorforms
Colorforms
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
BAS-KET Miniature Basketball
Tiny Tears (doll)
Tiny Tears (doll)
Spinning Tops
Spinning Tops
Toy Guns
Toy Guns
Foto-Electric Baseball
Foto-Electric Baseball
Tonka trucks
Tonka trucks

Were you born on October 29, 1957?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1957.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out October 29, 1963, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 29.

Joseph Goebbels

Joseph Goebbels

Nazi politician Deceased
Born on October 29, 1897
He was not alive on this date.

Bob Ross

Bob Ross

American painter Deceased
Born on October 29, 1942
He turned 15 on this day in 1957.

Winona Ryder

Winona Ryder

Actress
Born on October 29, 1971
She was born exactly 14 years after this date.

Johnny Lewis

Johnny Lewis

Actor Deceased
Born on October 29, 1983
He was born exactly 26 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on October 29:

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on October 29, 1957.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Éamon de Valera was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on October 29, 1957 was most likely conceived around February 5, 1957.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 29, 1957 is close to July 22, 1958.

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Stats for October 29, 1957

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 29, 1957:

  • 24,479 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,497 weeks have passed.
  • 2,114,985,600 seconds have passed since October 29, 1957.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,467,483,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,091,332,569,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 352,497,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 181,888,762 steps. That's roughly 80,839 miles.
  • 25,379,827 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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