December 16, 1957

December 16, 1957, was a Monday. It was 66 years and 4 months ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on December 16, 1957:

It is publicly announced that Elvis Presley is being drafted into the US army.

Top song: December 16, 1957

The best-selling single on December 16, 1957 was "Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley.

Play the top songs from 1957
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1957. Take a trip back to the days of Elvis Presley, Pat Boone, Perry Como and Buddy Knox.

Facts

This date was 24,229 days ago. Approximately 808 months have passed. It was the 350th day of 1957, in week 51. The decade was the fifties. The end of 1957 was just 15 days away. People born on this day are currently 66 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. We have gone through approximately 269 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to December 16, 1957

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Monday, December 16, 1957. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

The Christmas season of 1957 is in full swing. People are putting up their decorations and festive songs are playing on the radio. 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.

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.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show", "The Jack Benny Program", "Tonight Starring Jack Paar", and "Casey Jones". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Lassie", "Mighty Mouse Playhouse", "Colonel Bleep", and "Captain Pugwash". Popular toys at the moment include Tonka trucks, Spinning Tops, BAS-KET Miniature Basketball, and Metal House robots.

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 16, 1957.

Christmas 1957
The Christmas period of 1957 was in full swing by this stage. The decorations were up, festive music was playing on the radio, people were feeling stressed, retail stores were filled with shoppers, and everyone was making plans for the big day.
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
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
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 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 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
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
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 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"
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 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
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 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
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 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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What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to December 16, 1957.

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.
December 4, 1957: 90 people are killed when two trains collide near Lewisham in London.
December 12, 1957: Jerry Lee Lewis marries his 13-year-old cousin.
December 14, 1957: The first episode of "The Ruff and Reddy Show" is aired on NBC.
This date: December 16, 1957
December 29, 1957: NFL: The Detroit Lions defeat the Cleveland Browns by 59-14 to win the 1957 NFL Championship Game.
January 1, 1958:
• The European Economic Community (EEC) is established.
• Johnny Cash performs a concert at San Quentin State Prison.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 16, 1957, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
Zodiac Element: Fire.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1957 was the year of the Rooster (Yin Water).
The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
Native American Zodiac: December 16, 1957 falls under the Owl.
Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.

1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

TV series on December 16, 1957

TV audiences were watching the following shows on December 16, 1957:

Decoy

Casey Jones

Maverick

Perry Mason

Wagon Train

Have Gun - Will Travel

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Fury

Gunsmoke

The Danny Thomas Show

Sky King

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.

Kids TV shows on December 16, 1957

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1957:

The Ruff and Reddy Show

Leave It to Beaver

The Woody Woodpecker Show

Captain Pugwash

Colonel Bleep

Tom Terrific

Heckle and Jeckle

The Gumby Show

Mighty Mouse Playhouse

Captain Kangaroo

The Mickey Mouse Club

Popular toys and games in 1957

Toys and games that were popular in 1957:

Metal House robots

The Frisbee

Wooly Willy

Play-Doh

Matchbox toy cars

Roy Rogers Plastic Figures

Colorforms

BAS-KET Miniature Basketball

Tiny Tears (doll)

Spinning Tops

Toy Guns

Foto-Electric Baseball

Were you born on December 16, 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 December 16, 1963, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 16.

Xander Berkeley

Actor
Born on December 16, 1955
He turned 2 on this day in 1957.

Bill Hicks

Stand-up comedian Deceased
Born on December 16, 1961
He was born exactly 4 years after this date.

Michael McCary

Boyz II Men
Born on December 16, 1971
He was born exactly 14 years after this date.

Brodie Lee

Wrestler Deceased
Born on December 16, 1979
He was born exactly 22 years after this date.

Mats Hummels

German soccer player
Born on December 16, 1988
He was born exactly 31 years after this date.

Kai Cenat

Streamer
Born on December 16, 2001
He was born exactly 44 years after this date.

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on December 16, 1957.

UK Prime Minister

Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

Éamon de Valera was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

Note: These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

A baby that was born on December 16, 1957 was most likely conceived around March 25, 1957.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 16, 1957 is close to September 8, 1958.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 16, 1957:

24,229 days have passed since this date.
3,461 weeks have passed.
2,093,382,000 seconds have passed since December 16, 1957.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,442,279,000 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,080,185,112,000 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 348,897,000 times.
You have taken approximately 180,030,852 steps. That's roughly 80,014 miles.
25,120,584 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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Top song: December 16, 1957

Facts

Take me back to December 16, 1957

News, nostalgia, and fads

Christmas 1957

Movies from 1957

1957 in music

Nikita Khrushchev

Tailfins on cars

Panty raids are all the rage on college campuses

Poodle skirts are a thing

Greasers

The Jukebox

Men are getting "DA haircuts"

Sock hops

Capitalism vs Communism

The economy is booming

Rotary phones

More and more people are buying television sets