What happened on Wednesday November 13, 1957?

Here's what happened on November 13, 1957:

• Invention of the Laser by Gordon Gould American physicist Gordon Gould, while a graduate student, conceptualized and invented the laser, a groundbreaking technological innovation that would revolutionize multiple scientific and industrial fields. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of coherent light technology, which would later find applications in medicine, communications, manufacturing, and numerous other domains.
• Invention of the Laser by Gordon Gould American physicist Gordon Gould, while a graduate student, conceptualized and invented the laser, a groundbreaking technological innovation that would revolutionize multiple scientific and industrial fields. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of coherent light technology, which would later find applications in medicine, communications, manufacturing, and numerous other domains.
• Devastating Po Valley Floods in Italy Severe flooding occurred in the Po Valley of Italy, with significant water damage extending to Venice. The natural disaster caused substantial disruption to local communities, infrastructure, and agricultural regions, highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme hydrological events.
• Devastating Po Valley Floods in Italy Severe flooding occurred in the Po Valley of Italy, with significant water damage extending to Venice. The natural disaster caused substantial disruption to local communities, infrastructure, and agricultural regions, highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme hydrological events.

Events in 1957

November 13, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 13, 1957

Newspapers from Nov. 13, 1957

November 13, 1957 was a Wednesday and it was the 317th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 13, 1957 can also be written as 11/13/1957 in the US and as 13/11/1957 in UK and Europe.

November 13, 1957 in November 1957 calendar

Famous people born on November 13, 1957:

• Greg Abbott

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• Scott Thompson (businessman)
• Stephen Baxter

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on November 13th

Famous people died on November 13, 1957:

• Wilhelmus Bekkers
• Margherita Confalonieri Belgiojoso
• Antonín Zápotocký

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on November 13th

November 13, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 13, 1957 was Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.

1. Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
2. The Everly Brothers - Wake Up Little Susie
3. The Rays - Silhouettes
4. Sam Cooke - You Send Me
5. Ricky Nelson - Be-Bop Baby

November 13, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 13, 1957 was That'll Be The Day by The Crickets, according to the music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.

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 13th 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 13, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 13, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 13, 1957 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 13, 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 13, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 09:24 pm and setting at 12:17 pm.

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 13, 1957

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Someone born on November 13, 1957 is:

67 years 6 months old,

or 810 months and 11 days old,

or 3523 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24664 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 13, 1957?

There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday November 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 13, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on November 13, 1957.

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