What happened on Wednesday October 02, 1957?

Here's what happened on October 02, 1957:

• Launch of Sputnik 1: Beginning of the Space Age The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite to orbit the earth, marking a pivotal moment in human space exploration and initiating the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union.
• "The Bridge on the River Kwai" UK Release David Lean's critically acclaimed war film "The Bridge on the River Kwai" opens in the United Kingdom, featuring stellar performances by William Holden and Alec Guinness.
• "Leave It to Beaver" Television Premiere The iconic American comedy sitcom "Leave It to Beaver" debuts on television, introducing a quintessential portrayal of 1950s suburban family life.
• Avro Arrow Public Unveiling Canada unveils the Avro Arrow, an advanced delta-winged interceptor aircraft that represented a significant milestone in Canadian aerospace engineering.
• New York Yankees in World Series The New York Yankees appear in their 26th World Series, continuing their legendary status in Major League Baseball.
• Volcanic Island Formation near Azores A new volcanic island emerges off Fayal Island in the Azores archipelago, demonstrating ongoing geological activity in the mid-Atlantic region.

Events in 1957

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

Magazines from Oct. 02, 1957

Newspapers from Oct. 02, 1957

October 02, 1957 was a Wednesday and it was the 275th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1957 can also be written as 10/2/1957 in the US and as 2/10/1957 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1957 in October 1957 calendar

Famous people born on October 02, 1957:

• Kate St John

  English singer-songwriter and producer known for her work with The Dream Academy, a notable alternative pop band of the 1980s.

• Osman Kavala

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on October 2nd

Famous people died on October 02, 1957:

• Leda Gys
• Luigi Ganna

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on October 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1957 was Tammy by Debbie Reynolds, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

1. Debbie Reynolds - Tammy
2. Paul Anka - Diana
3. Jimmie Rodgers - Honeycomb
4. Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On
5. The Crickets - That'll Be The Day

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1957 was Diana by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

1. Paul Anka - Diana
2. Pat Boone - Love Letters In The Sand
3. Johnny Duncan & The Blue Grass Boys - Last Train To San Fernando
4. Harry Belafonte - Island In The Sun
5. Elvis Presley - All Shook Up

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 02, 1957 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 02, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 03:17 pm and setting at 01:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 09, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Oct 08, 1957.

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Your place in the Universe on October 02, 1957

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Someone born on October 02, 1957 is:

67 years 7 months old,

or 811 months and 12 days old,

or 3528 weeks

or 24696 days old,

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

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 2nd 2025.

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

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

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