What happened on Wednesday September 11, 1957?

Here's what happened on September 11, 1957:

• Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Laboratory Fire A significant fire broke out in a glovebox at the Rocky Flats U.S. weapons laboratory in Colorado, caused by metallic casting residues. The incident was complex and dangerous, taking approximately 13 hours to fully extinguish. While small amounts of plutonium were detected in the surrounding environment, fortunately no serious injuries or fatalities occurred. This event highlighted potential safety risks in nuclear research facilities during the Cold War era.
• Jon Moss Birth Jon Moss was born, who would later become a notable musician, best known as the drummer for the iconic 1980s new wave band Culture Club. He played a significant role in the band's hit song 'Do You Really Want to Hurt Me', which became a global pop sensation.

Events in 1957

September 11, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 11, 1957

Newspapers from Sep. 11, 1957

September 11, 1957 was a Wednesday and it was the 254th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 11, 1957 can also be written as 9/11/1957 in the US and as 11/9/1957 in UK and Europe.

September 11, 1957 in September 1957 calendar

Famous people born on September 11, 1957:

• Brad Bird

  Acclaimed American animator, film director, and screenwriter known for Pixar films like The Incredibles and Ratatouille.

• Jon Moss

  Renowned English drummer best known for his work with Culture Club and The Nips, a significant figure in the 1980s British new wave music...

• Jeff Sluman

  Professional American golfer known for his competitive career on the PGA Tour.

• Preben Elkjær Larsen
• Jean-Yves Cendrey

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on September 11th

Famous people died on September 11, 1957:

• Mary Proctor

  American astronomer (b. 1862).

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on September 11th

September 11, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 11, 1957 was Tammy by Debbie Reynolds, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.

1. Debbie Reynolds - Tammy
2. Paul Anka - Diana
3. Elvis Presley - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
4. Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On
5. The Crickets - That'll Be The Day

September 11, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 11, 1957 was Love Letters In The Sand by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 11th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 11, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 11, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 11, 1957 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 11, 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 September 11, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 08:09 pm and setting at 09:46 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 September 11, 1957

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Someone born on September 11, 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 September 11, 1957?

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 11, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 11, 1957.

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