What happened on Friday September 13, 1957?

Here's what happened on September 13, 1957:

• IBM 305 RAMAC: First Commercial Disk Storage Computer On September 13, 1957, IBM introduced the revolutionary IBM 305 RAMAC (Random Access Method of Accounting and Control), marking a significant milestone in computer technology. This groundbreaking machine was the first commercial computer to utilize disk storage, fundamentally transforming data storage and retrieval capabilities. The RAMAC's innovative design allowed random access to data, a dramatic improvement over previous sequential storage methods, and paved the way for modern computer storage systems.
• IBM 305 RAMAC: First Commercial Disk Storage Computer On September 13, 1957, IBM introduced the revolutionary IBM 305 RAMAC (Random Access Method of Accounting and Control), marking a significant milestone in computer technology. This groundbreaking machine was the first commercial computer to utilize disk storage, fundamentally transforming data storage and retrieval capabilities. The RAMAC's innovative design allowed random access to data, a dramatic improvement over previous sequential storage methods, and paved the way for modern computer storage systems.
• Closure of East Flevoland Polder Dike On September 13, 1957, a significant engineering achievement was completed with the closure of the dike around the East Flevoland polder in the Netherlands. This event was part of the country's ambitious land reclamation efforts, demonstrating the Dutch mastery of water management and land creation. The closure of this dike represented another step in the Netherlands' ongoing battle against the sea and its innovative land development strategies.
• Closure of East Flevoland Polder Dike On September 13, 1957, a significant engineering achievement was completed with the closure of the dike around the East Flevoland polder in the Netherlands. This event was part of the country's ambitious land reclamation efforts, demonstrating the Dutch mastery of water management and land creation. The closure of this dike represented another step in the Netherlands' ongoing battle against the sea and its innovative land development strategies.

Events in 1957

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

Magazines from Sep. 13, 1957

Newspapers from Sep. 13, 1957

September 13, 1957 was a Friday and it was the 256th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 13, 1957 can also be written as 9/13/1957 in the US and as 13/9/1957 in UK and Europe.

September 13, 1957 in September 1957 calendar

Famous people born on September 13, 1957:

• Hans Zimmer

  World-renowned film composer who has created iconic musical scores for numerous blockbuster movies.

• Vinny Appice

  Renowned rock drummer who played with legendary bands Black Sabbath and Dio, significantly contributing to heavy metal music history.

• Bongbong Marcos

  17th President of the Philippines, son of former president Ferdinand Marcos, who returned to national political leadership.

• Judy Blumberg

  American ice dancer who competed professionally and later became a sportscaster, known for her contributions to figure skating.

• Jan Egeland

  Prominent Norwegian diplomat and humanitarian leader known for his work in international conflict resolution and humanitarian aid.

• Cesare Bocci

  Italian actor best known for his role as Mimi Augello in the popular TV series "Il Commissario Montalbano".

• Mark Wiebe
• Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on September 13th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 13, 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 13th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 13, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 09:16 pm and setting at 11:42 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 13, 1957

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Someone born on September 13, 1957 is:

67 years 8 months old,

or 812 months and 1 day old,

or 3530 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24715 days old,

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

There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 13th 2025.

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

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

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