What happened on Thursday July 18, 1957?

Here's what happened on July 18, 1957:

• Execution of Kenyan Anti-Colonial Leader Dedan Kimathi Dedan Kimathi, a prominent Kenyan nationalist and leader of the Mau Mau uprising against British colonial rule, was executed by hanging at Kamiti Prison near Nairobi. Kimathi was a key figure in Kenya's struggle for independence, symbolizing resistance against British colonial oppression. His execution was a significant moment in the Kenyan independence movement, marking both the brutality of colonial governance and the fierce resistance of African freedom fighters.
• Execution of Kenyan Anti-Colonial Leader Dedan Kimathi Dedan Kimathi, a prominent Kenyan nationalist and leader of the Mau Mau uprising against British colonial rule, was executed by hanging at Kamiti Prison near Nairobi. Kimathi was a key figure in Kenya's struggle for independence, symbolizing resistance against British colonial oppression. His execution was a significant moment in the Kenyan independence movement, marking both the brutality of colonial governance and the fierce resistance of African freedom fighters.
• Last Execution in New Zealand Walter James Bolton became the final person executed in New Zealand, being hanged at Mount Eden Prison for the murder of his wife through poisoning. This event marked the end of capital punishment in New Zealand, reflecting a significant shift in the country's criminal justice approach and humanitarian values.
• Last Execution in New Zealand Walter James Bolton became the final person executed in New Zealand, being hanged at Mount Eden Prison for the murder of his wife through poisoning. This event marked the end of capital punishment in New Zealand, reflecting a significant shift in the country's criminal justice approach and humanitarian values.

Events in 1957

July 18, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 18, 1957

Newspapers from Jul. 18, 1957

July 18, 1957 was a Thursday and it was the 199th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 18, 1957 can also be written as 7/18/1957 in the US and as 18/7/1957 in UK and Europe.

July 18, 1957 in July 1957 calendar

Famous people born on July 18, 1957:

• Sir Nick Faldo

  Renowned British professional golfer who dominated golf in the late 1980s and early 1990s, winning six major championships including three...

• Nicholas Alexander Faldo

  Renowned British professional golfer who dominated golf in the late 1980s and early 1990s, winning six major championships including three...

• Keith Levene

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on July 18th

Famous people died on July 18, 1957:

• Alberto Barberis
• Giuseppe Bonavolontà

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on July 18th

July 18, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 18, 1957 was (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

1. Elvis Presley - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
2. Pat Boone - Love Letters In The Sand
3. Jimmy Dorsey - So Rare
4. The Everly Brothers - Bye Bye Love
5. Johnny Mathis - It's Not For Me To Say

July 18, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 18, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

1. Elvis Presley - All Shook Up
2. Lonnie Donegan - Gamblin' Man / Putting On The Style
3. Russ Hamilton - We Will Make Love
4. The Diamonds - Little Darlin'
5. Ronnie Hilton - Around The World

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 18th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 18, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 18, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 18, 1957 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 18, 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 July 18, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 11:04 pm and setting at 01:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Aug 10, 1957.

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Someone born on July 18, 1957 is:

67 years 9 months old,

or 813 months and 26 days old,

or 3538 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24772 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 18, 1957?

There are 65 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 18, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 18, 1957.

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