What happened on Friday November 08, 1957?

Here's what happened on November 08, 1957:

• Invention of the Laser Gordon Gould invents the laser, a groundbreaking technological innovation that would revolutionize numerous fields including medicine, communications, and scientific research.
• United Kingdom's First Hydrogen Bomb Test Operation Grapple X, Round C1: The United Kingdom successfully conducts its first hydrogen bomb test over Kiritimati in the Pacific, marking a significant milestone in nuclear weapons development.
• Gaither Report Submission The Security Resources Panel of the Office of Defense Mobilization's Science Advisory Committee submitted the Gaither Report to U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, likely discussing national defense strategies during the Cold War.
• Pan Am Flight 7 Mysterious Disappearance Pan Am Flight 7 vanished during its route between San Francisco and Honolulu, with wreckage and bodies discovered a week later, sparking investigations into the potential causes of the aircraft's loss.
• Elvis Presley's 'Jailhouse Rock' Nationwide Release The film 'Jailhouse Rock' opens across the United States, reaching #3 in popularity and further solidifying Elvis Presley's growing fame and cultural impact.
• Devastating Po River Valley Flooding Severe flooding in the Po River valley of Italy cascades into Venice, causing significant damage and disruption to the region's infrastructure and daily life.
• Total Lunar Eclipse A total lunar eclipse occurred, providing astronomers and sky watchers with a remarkable celestial event.

Events in 1957

November 08, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 08, 1957

Newspapers from Nov. 08, 1957

November 08, 1957 was a Friday and it was the 312th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 08, 1957 can also be written as 11/8/1957 in the US and as 8/11/1957 in UK and Europe.

November 08, 1957 in November 1957 calendar

Famous people born on November 08, 1957:

• Porl Thompson

  English musician known for his work as a singer and guitarist with bands like The Cure, Easy Cure, and Shelleyan Orphan.

• Alan Curbishley

  Prominent English football manager and former footballer with a significant career in professional soccer.

• Barry Cowger

  Professional astrologer and author specializing in astrological family dynamics.

• Tim Shaw

  Olympic swimmer and water polo player who won silver medals in the 1976 and 1984 Olympic Games, notably in the 400-meter freestyle and team...

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on November 8th

November 08, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 08, 1957 was Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week November 4th and November 10th.

1. Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
2. The Everly Brothers - Wake Up Little Susie
3. The Rays - Silhouettes
4. Jimmie Rodgers - Honeycomb
5. Johnny Mathis - Chances Are

November 08, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 08, 1957 was That'll Be The Day by The Crickets, according to the music chart for the week November 4th and November 10th.

1. The Crickets - That'll Be The Day
2. Elvis Presley - Party
3. Harry Belafonte - Mary's Boy Child
4. Debbie Reynolds - Tammy
5. Jim Dale - Be My Girl

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 8th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 08, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 08, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 08, 1957 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 08, 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 November 08, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:37 pm and setting at 08:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 07, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Dec 07, 1957.

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Your place in the Universe on November 08, 1957

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Someone born on November 08, 1957 is:

67 years 6 months old,

or 810 months and 16 days old,

or 3524 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24669 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 08, 1957?

There are 168 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 08, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on November 08, 1957.

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