What happened on Wednesday May 22, 1957?

Here's what happened on May 22, 1957:

• Accidental Hydrogen Bomb Drop at Kirtland AFB On May 22, 1957, a potentially catastrophic incident occurred when a B-36 bomber accidentally dropped the largest U.S. hydrogen bomb, the Mk 17, at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico. A snagged control cable caused the unintended release, but fortunately, the aircraft's safety systems prevented a disaster.
• South Africa Institutionalizes University Segregation On May 22, 1957, the South African government officially approved racial separation policies for universities, further entrenching the apartheid system's discriminatory educational practices.
• Boston Red Sox Set American League Home Run Record On May 22, 1957, the Boston Red Sox made baseball history by hitting four home runs in a single inning during an 11-0 victory, setting a new American League record for home runs in one inning.
• KBTX TV Channel 3 Begins Broadcasting On May 22, 1957, KBTX TV channel 3, a CBS affiliate, commenced broadcasting in Bryan, Texas, marking a significant moment in local television history.

Events in 1957

May 22, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 22, 1957

Newspapers from May. 22, 1957

May 22, 1957 was a Wednesday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1957 can also be written as 5/22/1957 in the US and as 22/5/1957 in UK and Europe.

May 22, 1957 in May 1957 calendar

Famous people born on May 22, 1957:

• Lisa Murkowski

  Prominent U.S.

• Judge Reinhold

  Well-known American actor famous for his roles in classic comedy films like 'Beverly Hills Cop' and 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'.

• Gary Sweet

  Prominent Australian actor known for his roles in television series like 'Bodyline', 'Police Rescue', and 'Come in Spinner'.

• Sharon Deberry

  Innovative American entrepreneur who founded 'Discreet Products Inc', a company specializing in condom vending machines.

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on May 22nd

Famous people died on May 22, 1957:

• George Bacovia

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on May 22nd

May 22, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

1. Elvis Presley - All Shook Up
2. The Diamonds - Little Darlin'
3. Perry Como - Round And Round
4. Ferlin Husky - Gone
5. Marty Robbins - A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation)

May 22, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1957 was Butterfly by Andy Williams, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

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 22nd is Gemini.

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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 22, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 22, 1957 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 01:38 am and setting at 02:32 pm.

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 22, 1957

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Someone born on May 22, 1957 is:

67 years 11 months old,

or 815 months and 22 days old,

or 3547 weeks

or 24829 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 1957?

There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 22, 1957.

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