What happened on Thursday May 16, 1957?

Here's what happened on May 16, 1957:

• Paul-Henri Spaak Becomes NATO Secretary General Paul-Henri Spaak, a prominent Belgian politician, was appointed as the new Secretary General of NATO, signifying an important leadership transition in the international defense organization during the Cold War period.
• USS Skate Submarine Launch The United States launched its third atomic submarine, the USS Skate, at the submarine base in Groton, Connecticut, marking a significant milestone in naval nuclear technology during the Cold War era.
• Record-Breaking Starfighter Flight Major Irwin of the US Air Force set a remarkable speed record by flying a Lockheed Starfighter to an impressive 1,404.18 miles per hour, demonstrating the advanced capabilities of military aviation technology.
• Yankees Copacabana Incident The New York Yankees were involved in the Copacabana Incident, which ultimately led to Billy Martin being traded from the team. This event highlighted the tensions within the team and the consequences of off-field behavior.
• Pope Pius XII Publishes Encyclical Pope Pius XII published the encyclical 'Invicti Athletae', addressing the role of sports and athletics in Christian life and moral development.

Events in 1957

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

Magazines from May. 16, 1957

Newspapers from May. 16, 1957

May 16, 1957 was a Thursday and it was the 136th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1957 can also be written as 5/16/1957 in the US and as 16/5/1957 in UK and Europe.

May 16, 1957 in May 1957 calendar

Famous people born on May 16, 1957:

• Joan Benoit

  Joan Benoit is a pioneering American marathon runner who won the first-ever Olympic women's marathon in 1984.

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on May 16th

Famous people died on May 16, 1957:

• Eliot Ness

  Famous American law enforcement agent who led the 'Untouchables' team that fought organized crime and Al Capone during the Prohibition era...

• Dick Irvin

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on May 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Elvis Presley - All Shook Up
2. The Diamonds - Little Darlin'
3. Perry Como - Round And Round
4. Ferlin Husky - Gone
5. The Dell-Vikings - Come Go With Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1957 was Butterfly by Andy Williams, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Andy Williams - Butterfly
2. Guy Mitchell - Rock-A-Billy
3. Lonnie Donegan - Cumberland Gap
4. Nat 'King' Cole - When I Fall In Love
5. Harry Belafonte - The Banana Boat Song

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 16, 1957 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 09:59 pm and setting at 08:47 am.

The previous full moon was on May 13, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Jun 12, 1957.

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Your place in the Universe on May 16, 1957

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Someone born on May 16, 1957 is:

67 years 11 months old,

or 815 months and 28 days old,

or 3547 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24835 days old,

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

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

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

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