What happened on Wednesday August 21, 1957?

Here's what happened on August 21, 1957:

• Soviet R-7 Semyorka ICBM Test Flight The Soviet Union successfully conducted a long-range test flight of the R-7 Semyorka, marking a significant milestone in intercontinental ballistic missile technology and the Cold War arms race.
• Eisenhower's Nuclear Testing Suspension U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower announces a two-year suspension of nuclear testing, a diplomatic move aimed at reducing Cold War tensions and promoting international peace.
• Baikonur Cosmodrome First Launch The first launch takes place at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, a pivotal moment in Soviet space and missile development infrastructure.
• Musical Note: Budgie's Performance Budgie, a rock musician associated with Siouxsie and the Banshees, performs a rendition of 'Wild Thing'.

Events in 1957

August 21, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 21, 1957

Newspapers from Aug. 21, 1957

August 21, 1957 was a Wednesday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1957 can also be written as 8/21/1957 in the US and as 21/8/1957 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1957 in August 1957 calendar

Famous people born on August 21, 1957:

• Tignous

  French cartoonist known for his work at the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, contributing to several prominent French publications...

• Kim Sledge in Philadelphia

  Vocalist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, member of the famous Sister Sledge group known for the hit song 'We Are Family'.

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on August 21st

Famous people died on August 21, 1957:

• Nels Stewart

  Nels Stewart was a legendary Canadian ice hockey player who played in the NHL during the 1920s and 1930s.

• Mait Metsanurk

  Estonian playwright and author (d. 1957).

• Harald Sverdrup

  Norwegian meteorologist and oceanographer (b. 1888).

• Mario Chiattone

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on August 21st

August 21, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1957 was (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

1. Elvis Presley - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
2. The Everly Brothers - Bye Bye Love
3. Pat Boone - Love Letters In The Sand
4. Debbie Reynolds - Tammy
5. The Coasters - Searchin'

August 21, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

1. Elvis Presley - All Shook Up
2. Pat Boone - Love Letters In The Sand
3. Lonnie Donegan - Gamblin' Man / Putting On The Style
4. Elvis Presley - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
5. Russ Hamilton - We Will Make Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.

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August 21, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 21, 1957 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 August 21, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 01:44 am and setting at 05:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 10, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Sep 09, 1957.

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Your place in the Universe on August 21, 1957

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Someone born on August 21, 1957 is:

67 years 8 months old,

or 812 months and 23 days old,

or 3534 weeks

or 24738 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1957?

There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 21, 1957.

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