What happened on Thursday October 10, 1957?

Here's what happened on October 10, 1957:

• Launch of Sputnik 1 The Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial Earth satellite, marking the beginning of the Space Age and triggering the Sputnik crisis. This technological achievement dramatically escalated the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
• Windscale Nuclear Reactor Fire A catastrophic fire during maintenance operations at the Windscale nuclear reactor in Cumbria, England, resulted in 11 tonnes of uranium fuel burning at temperatures up to 1,300 degrees Celsius. This incident was the world's worst nuclear accident until the Three Mile Island incident in 1979, releasing significant radioactive material into the environment.
• Racial Discrimination Incident with Ghanaian Minister U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower personally apologized to Komla Agbeli Gbdemah, Ghana's finance minister, after he was racially discriminated against and refused service at a restaurant in Dover, Delaware. This incident highlighted the ongoing racial tensions in the United States during the Civil Rights era.
• Milwaukee Braves Win World Series The Milwaukee Braves defeated the New York Yankees 4 games to 3 in the 54th World Series, securing their first and only championship while representing Milwaukee. President Eisenhower later praised this series as one of the finest in recent history.
• Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow Unveiled The Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow, an advanced delta wing interceptor aircraft, was unveiled in Malton, Mississauga, Ontario. This cutting-edge aircraft represented a significant moment in Canadian aerospace technology and military aviation design.
• Zorro TV Show Debuts The ABC television network premiered the third Disney TV show, Zorro, in the United States. This adventure series, based on the fictional character of a masked vigilante, would become a popular cultural phenomenon of the late 1950s.
• 200,000th Vessel Through Panama Canal The Santa Mercedes, a Grace Line freighter, became the 200,000th vessel to pass through the Panama Canal, marking a significant milestone in international maritime transportation and trade.

Events in 1957

October 10, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 10, 1957

Newspapers from Oct. 10, 1957

October 10, 1957 was a Thursday and it was the 283rd day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

October 10, 1957 in October 1957 calendar

Famous people born on October 10, 1957:

• Rumiko Takahashi

  Legendary manga artist and creator of iconic series like Ranma 1/2, Inuyasha, and Urusei Yatsura, who has profoundly influenced Japanese pop...

• Didier Roustan

  Renowned French sports journalist widely recognized for his extensive football commentary and analysis, with significant contributions to...

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on October 10th

Famous people died on October 10, 1957:

• Karl Genzken

  German physician (d. 1957).

• Giulia Berna
• Choe Nam-seon

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on October 10th

October 10, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 10, 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 10, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 10, 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 10th is Libra.

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October 10, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 10, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 10, 1957 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 10, 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 10, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 07:17 pm and setting at 09:37 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 10, 1957

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Someone born on October 10, 1957 is:

67 years 6 months old,

or 810 months and 25 days old,

or 3525 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24679 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 10, 1957?

There are 158 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 10, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 10, 1957.

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