What happened on Monday January 07, 1957?

Here's what happened on January 07, 1957:

• Djamila Bouhired's Cafe Bombing in Algiers On January 7, 1957, Algerian militant Djamila Bouhired conducted a terrorist bombing at a popular cafe in Algiers during the Algerian War of Independence. The attack killed 11 civilian French settlers, marking a significant escalation in the violent struggle against French colonial rule. This bombing was part of the broader Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN) strategy to destabilize French control and draw international attention to the independence movement. The incident precipitated the infamous Battle of Algiers, a brutal urban conflict characterized by guerrilla warfare, counterinsurgency tactics, and widespread civilian casualties.
• Djamila Bouhired's Cafe Bombing in Algiers On January 7, 1957, Algerian militant Djamila Bouhired conducted a terrorist bombing at a popular cafe in Algiers during the Algerian War of Independence. The attack killed 11 civilian French settlers, marking a significant escalation in the violent struggle against French colonial rule. This bombing was part of the broader Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN) strategy to destabilize French control and draw international attention to the independence movement. The incident precipitated the infamous Battle of Algiers, a brutal urban conflict characterized by guerrilla warfare, counterinsurgency tactics, and widespread civilian casualties.

Events in 1957

January 07, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 07, 1957

Newspapers from Jan. 07, 1957

January 07, 1957 was a Monday and it was the 7th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 07, 1957 can also be written as 1/7/1957 in the US and as 7/1/1957 in UK and Europe.

January 07, 1957 in January 1957 calendar

Famous people born on January 07, 1957:

• Reena Roy

  Prominent Bollywood actress who was a leading female star in Hindi cinema during the 1970s and 1980s, known for her versatile acting and...

• Katie Couric

  Pioneering American broadcast journalist who became the first solo female anchor of a major network evening news program, working for CBS...

• Nicholson Baker

  Acclaimed American novelist and non-fiction writer known for his innovative and experimental literary style, exploring complex human...

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on January 7th

Famous people died on January 07, 1957:

• Bruno Mendini
• Jože Plečnik

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on January 7th

January 07, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 07, 1957 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

1. Jim Lowe - The Green Door
2. Fats Domino - Blueberry Hill
3. Frankie Laine - Moonlight Gambler
4. Elvis Presley - Love Me
5. Frank Sinatra - Hey! Jealous Lover

January 07, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 07, 1957 was Singing The Blues by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

1. Guy Mitchell - Singing The Blues
2. Tommy Steele & The Steelmen - Singing The Blues
3. Frankie Vaughan - The Garden Of Eden
4. Malcolm Vaughan - St Therese Of The Roses
5. Johnnie Ray - Just Walkin' In The Rain

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 7th is Capricorn.

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January 07, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 07, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 07, 1957 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 07, 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 January 07, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 10:23 am and setting at 11:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 17, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Jan 16, 1957.

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Your place in the Universe on January 07, 1957

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Someone born on January 07, 1957 is:

68 years 4 months old,

or 820 months and 7 days old,

or 3566 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24964 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 07, 1957?

There are 238 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 7th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 07, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 07, 1957.

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