What happened on Wednesday October 09, 1957?

Here's what happened on October 09, 1957:

• First Satellite Orbit Calculation Teams at MIT's Computation Center and Operation Moonwatch successfully calculated the orbit of the R-7 Semyorka rocket's last stage (carrying Sputnik I) using an IBM 704 computer, marking a pivotal moment in space exploration and computational science.
• Windscale Nuclear Incident A significant fire at the Windscale nuclear power station in the United Kingdom resulted in the release of radioactive material, particularly Iodine-131, into the surrounding environment, marking one of the earliest major nuclear accidents in history.
• Eisenhower Apologizes for Racial Discrimination U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower personally apologized to Komla Agbeli Gbdemah, Ghana's finance minister, after he was refused service at a restaurant in Dover, Delaware, highlighting the racial tensions and discrimination prevalent in the United States during the late 1950s.
• Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope Inaugurated The Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope was officially opened in Cheshire, United Kingdom, representing a significant milestone in astronomical research and radio astronomy capabilities.
• McElroy Becomes Secretary of Defense Neil H. McElroy was sworn in as the 6th Secretary of Defense of the United States, marking a significant leadership transition in the Department of Defense during the Cold War era.

Events in 1957

October 09, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 09, 1957

Newspapers from Oct. 09, 1957

October 09, 1957 was a Wednesday and it was the 282nd day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 09, 1957 can also be written as 10/9/1957 in the US and as 9/10/1957 in UK and Europe.

October 09, 1957 in October 1957 calendar

Famous people born on October 09, 1957:

• Ini Kamoze

  Jamaican reggae artist known for his hit song 'Here Comes the Hotstepper' which topped international charts in the 1990s.

• Stanley Kwan

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on October 9th

Famous people died on October 09, 1957:

• Hassiba Ben Bouali
• Henry Guest
• Morris Kharasch
• Gyula Neukomm

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on October 9th

October 09, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 09, 1957 was Honeycomb by Jimmie Rodgers, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

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

October 09, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 09, 1957 was Diana by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. Paul Anka - Diana
2. The Crickets - That'll Be The Day
3. Debbie Reynolds - Tammy
4. Pat Boone - Love Letters In The Sand
5. Elvis Presley - Party

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 9th is Libra.

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October 09, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 09, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 09, 1957 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 09, 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 09, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:43 pm and setting at 08:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 08, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Nov 07, 1957.

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Your place in the Universe on October 09, 1957

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Someone born on October 09, 1957 is:

67 years 7 months old,

or 811 months and 5 days old,

or 3527 weeks

or 24689 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 09, 1957?

There are 148 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 09, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 09, 1957.

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