July 1957 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in July 1957.
The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative), Pope Pius XII was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on July 1957: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of July 1957?
Events
- 01 Jul 1957 WRLP TV channel 32 in Greenfield / Keene / Brat, MA (IND) 1st broadcast
- 02 Jul 1957 1st submarine designed to fire guided missiles launched, Grayback
- 04 Jul 1957 Dutch 2nd Chamber accepts temporary tax increase
- 05 Jul 1957 71st Wimbledon Mens Tennis: Lew Hoad beats Ashley J Cooper
- 06 Jul 1957 64th Wimbledon Womens Tennis: Althea Gibson beats Darlene Hard
- 07 Jul 1957 Heavy storm ravages Belgian coast
- 08 Jul 1957 Baeball Owners re-elect Commissioner Ford Frick
- 09 Jul 1957 Discovery of element 102 (Nobelium) announced.
- 12 Jul 1957 US Surgeon General Leroy Burney connects smoking with lung cancer
- 14 Jul 1957 Soviet steamer Eshghbad sinks in Caspian Sea, drowning 270
- 15 Jul 1957 Dutch Super Constellation crashes near New Guinea, 56 die
- 16 Jul 1957 Marine Major John Glenn sets transcontinental speed record (3:28:08).
- 19 Jul 1957 First rocket with nuclear warhead fired, Yucca Flat, Nevada, USA.
- 21 Jul 1957 1st black to win a major US tennis tournament
- 24 Jul 1957 KTVC TV channel 6 in Ensign, KS (CBS) begins broadcasting
- 25 Jul 1957 Monarchy in Tunisa abolished in favor of a republic.
- 26 Jul 1957 Mickey Mantle hits career home run number 200.
- 28 Jul 1957 Jerry Lee Lewis makes his 1st TV appearance
- 29 Jul 1957 Floyd Patterson TKOs Tommy Jackson in 10 for heavyweight boxing title
- 01 Jul 1957 The International Geophysical Year begins.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in July 1957?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Pat Boone - Love Letters In The Sand
- Elvis Presley - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
- The Everly Brothers - Bye Bye Love
- Jimmy Dorsey - So Rare
- Marty Robbins - A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation)
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Elvis Presley - All Shook Up
- Lonnie Donegan - Gamblin' Man / Putting On The Style
- The Diamonds - Little Darlin'
- Russ Hamilton - We Will Make Love
- Ronnie Hilton - Around The World
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
Books
Which were the most popular books released in July 1957?
The Hidden Persuaders
By: Vance Packard
"An excellent book that helps to decode the mysterious art of advertising." --Salon"Fascinating, entertaining and thought-stimulating." The New York Times Book Review "A fast, authoritative, and frightening report about how fundraisers, manufacturers, and others operate."
I'D Do It Again
By: James Michael Curley
Boston was deemed the most volatile political community in the United States. I, James Michael Curley have been called the most controversial political personality during the first half.
The Turn Of The Tide
By: Arthur Bryant
1939-1943. Hardback, ex-library. With usual stamps and marks, in poor all around condition, suitable for reading.