What happened on Wednesday January 16, 1957?

Here's what happened on January 16, 1957:

• Historic First Non-Stop Round World Flight by B-52s Three US B-52 strategic bombers depart from California on a groundbreaking mission to complete the first non-stop circumnavigation of the globe, demonstrating advanced aerial refueling technology and American military capabilities during the Cold War.
• Presidential Inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower Dwight D. Eisenhower is sworn in for his second term as President of the United States, continuing his leadership during the Cold War era and marking a period of post-war American stability and economic growth.
• Israel Withdraws from Sinai Peninsula Following the Suez Crisis of October 1956, Israel withdraws from the Sinai Peninsula, which it had previously captured from Egypt, marking a significant diplomatic and geopolitical moment in Middle Eastern relations.
• The Cavern Club Opens in Liverpool The legendary Cavern Club opens on Matthews Street in Liverpool, England, a venue that would become iconic in music history and serve as a crucial launching pad for The Beatles and other influential bands of the 1960s.
• Arrest of the New York City 'Mad Bomber' George P. Metesky, known as the 'Mad Bomber', is arrested in Waterbury, Connecticut, after a long investigation into a series of bombings that terrorized New York City. He is charged with planting over 30 bombs in various locations.

Events in 1957

January 16, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 16, 1957

Newspapers from Jan. 16, 1957

January 16, 1957 was a Wednesday and it was the 16th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1957 can also be written as 1/16/1957 in the US and as 16/1/1957 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1957 in January 1957 calendar

Famous people born on January 16, 1957:

• Ricardo Darín

  Renowned Argentine actor, director, and screenwriter, widely recognized for his powerful performances in critically acclaimed films like...

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on January 16th

Famous people died on January 16, 1957:

• Arturo Toscanini

  Arturo toscanini was an italian conductor known for his intensity, perfectionism, and his work with the nbc symphony orchestra.

• Alexander Cambridge

  1st earl of athlone, english general and politician, 16th governor general of canada (b. 1874).

• Alessandro di Teck
• Antonius van Nieuwenhuizen

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on January 16th

January 16, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1957 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

1. Jim Lowe - The Green Door
2. Frankie Laine - Moonlight Gambler
3. Fats Domino - Blueberry Hill
4. Elvis Presley - Love Me
5. The Tarriers - The Banana Boat Song

January 16, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1957 was Singing The Blues by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

1. Guy Mitchell - Singing The Blues
2. Tommy Steele & The Steelmen - Singing The Blues
3. Frankie Vaughan - The Garden Of Eden
4. Malcolm Vaughan - St Therese Of The Roses
5. Johnnie Ray - Just Walkin' In The Rain

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

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January 16, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 16, 1957 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 January 16, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:52 pm and setting at 07:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 17, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Feb 14, 1957.

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Your place in the Universe on January 16, 1957

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Someone born on January 16, 1957 is:

68 years 3 months old,

or 819 months and 28 days old,

or 3565 weeks

or 24955 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 1957?

There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 16, 1957.

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