What happened on Saturday March 02, 1957?

Here's what happened on March 02, 1957:

• Morocco Gains Independence from France On March 2, 1957, Morocco officially declared its independence from French colonial rule, marking a pivotal moment in North African history. Sultan Muhammad V, who had been a key figure in the independence movement, became the country's first sovereign leader after years of nationalist struggle. This momentous event signaled the end of French protectorate status and the beginning of Morocco's journey as a sovereign nation, symbolizing the broader decolonization trend sweeping across Africa in the mid-20th century.
• Morocco Gains Independence from France On March 2, 1957, Morocco officially declared its independence from French colonial rule, marking a pivotal moment in North African history. Sultan Muhammad V, who had been a key figure in the independence movement, became the country's first sovereign leader after years of nationalist struggle. This momentous event signaled the end of French protectorate status and the beginning of Morocco's journey as a sovereign nation, symbolizing the broader decolonization trend sweeping across Africa in the mid-20th century.

Events in 1957

March 02, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 02, 1957

Newspapers from Mar. 02, 1957

March 02, 1957 was a Saturday and it was the 61st day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 02, 1957 can also be written as 3/2/1957 in the US and as 2/3/1957 in UK and Europe.

March 02, 1957 in March 1957 calendar

Famous people died on March 02, 1957:

• Selim Sırrı Tarcan

  Turkish educator and politician (b. 1874).

• Eufrasio M. Spreafico

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on March 2nd

March 02, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 02, 1957 was Young Love by Tab Hunter, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

1. Tab Hunter - Young Love
2. Elvis Presley - Too Much
3. Sonny James - Young Love
4. Harry Belafonte - Banana Boat (Day-O)
5. The Tarriers - The Banana Boat Song

March 02, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 02, 1957 was The Garden Of Eden by Frankie Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

1. Frankie Vaughan - The Garden Of Eden
2. Guy Mitchell - Singing The Blues
3. Pat Boone - Friendly Persuasion
4. Lonnie Donegan - Don't You Rock Me Daddy-O

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 2nd is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 02, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 02, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 02, 1957 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 02, 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 March 02, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:33 am and setting at 08:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 14, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Mar 16, 1957.

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Your place in the Universe on March 02, 1957

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Someone born on March 02, 1957 is:

68 years 2 months old,

or 818 months and 12 days old,

or 3558 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24910 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 02, 1957?

There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 02, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 02, 1957.

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