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June 2, 1957

June 2, 1957, was a Sunday. It was 67 years, 6 months, and 20 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.

Music charts

Top song: June 2, 1957

The best-selling single on June 2, 1957 was "All Shook Up" by Elvis Presley.

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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 24,675 days ago. Approximately 823 months have passed. It was the 153rd day of 1957, in week 22. The decade was the fifties. People born on this day are currently 67 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. The Earth has experienced 274 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to June 2, 1957

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Sunday, June 2, 1957. Anyone born today will have the star sign Gemini. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.

The summer of 1957 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In music, the song "All Shook Up" 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 Lone Ranger", "The Roy Rogers Show", and "The Danny Thomas Show". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Tom and Jerry", "Lassie", "The Mickey Mouse Club", and "The Gerald McBoing-Boing Show". Popular toys at the moment include Tonka trucks, Colorforms, Matchbox toy cars, and Wooly Willy.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on June 2, 1957, will have the star sign Gemini.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1957 was the year of the Rooster (Yin Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: June 2, 1957 falls under the Deer.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of June will have the birthstones Pearl and Alexandrite.
  • Birth flower (June): The Rose and the Honeysuckle.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on June 2, 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?

Notable events that happened close to June 2, 1957.

  • May 4, 1957: Two goals from Peter McParland helps Aston Villa to secure a 2-1 victory over Manchester United in the 1957 FA Cup Final.
  • May 6, 1957: The final episode of "I Love Lucy" is aired.
  • May 17, 1957: The civil rights demonstration "Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom" takes place in Washington, D.C.
  • May 30, 1957: Real Madrid win the 1957 European Cup final with a 2–0 victory over Italian side Fiorentina.
  • May 31, 1957: US playwright Arthur Miller is found guilty of contempt of Congress.
  • This date: June 2, 1957
  • June 6, 1957: The final episode of The Lone Ranger is aired.
  • June 9, 1957: The final episode of The Roy Rogers Show is aired.
  • June 17, 1957: Billboard discontinues its "Most Played in Jukeboxes" chart due to the declining popularity of jukeboxes.
  • June 21, 1957: Conservative leader John Diefenbaker becomes the new Prime Minister of Canada.
  • June 27, 1957: 400 people are killed when Hurricane Audrey hits Cameron, Louisiana.
  • July 2, 1957: The song "Diana" is released by Paul Anka.

1950s fashion

Photographs of 1950s fashion and hairstyles.

1950s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1957

Television shows that people were watching in June 1957:

TV shows from June 1957.

Fury
Fury
Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
The Danny Thomas Show
The Danny Thomas Show
The Roy Rogers Show
The Roy Rogers Show
Sky King
Sky King
The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
You Bet Your Life
You Bet Your Life
What's My Line?
What's My Line?
The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show

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

Kids TV shows on June 2, 1957

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

Heckle and Jeckle
Heckle and Jeckle
The Gerald McBoing-Boing Show
The Gerald McBoing-Boing Show
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
Father Knows Best
Father Knows Best
Lassie
Lassie
Winky Dink and You
Winky Dink and You
Adventures of Superman
Adventures of Superman
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1957

Toys and games that were popular in 1957:

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 June 2, 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 June 2, 1963, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on June 2.

Charlie Watts

Charlie Watts

Drummer Deceased
Born on June 2, 1941
He turned 16 on this day in 1957.

Dennis Haysbert

Dennis Haysbert

Actor
Born on June 2, 1954
He turned 3 on this day in 1957.

Wentworth Miller

Wentworth Miller

Actor
Born on June 2, 1972
He was born exactly 15 years after this date.

A.J. Styles

A.J. Styles

Wrestler
Born on June 2, 1977
He was born exactly 20 years after this date.

Deon Richmond

Deon Richmond

Actor
Born on June 2, 1978
He was born exactly 21 years after this date.

Justin Long

Justin Long

Actor
Born on June 2, 1978
He was born exactly 21 years after this date.

Stevie Ryan

Stevie Ryan

Youtube personality Deceased
Born on June 2, 1984
She was born exactly 27 years after this date.

Sergio Aguero

Sergio Aguero

Argentine soccer player
Born on June 2, 1988
He was born exactly 31 years after this date.

Shroud

Shroud

Canadian streamer
Born on June 2, 1994
He was born exactly 37 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on June 2:

USA

US President

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States on June 2, 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 June 2, 1957 was most likely conceived around September 9, 1956.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 2, 1957 is close to February 23, 1958.

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Stats for June 2, 1957

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about June 2, 1957:

  • 24,675 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,525 weeks have passed.
  • 2,131,923,600 seconds have passed since June 2, 1957.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,487,244,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 1,100,072,577,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 355,320,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 183,345,430 steps. That's roughly 81,487 miles.
  • 25,583,083 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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