What happened on Thursday February 28, 1957?

Here's what happened on February 28, 1957:

• USS Nautilus Achieves Remarkable Endurance Milestone On February 28, 1957, the USS Nautilus (SSN-571), the world's first nuclear-powered submarine, logged 60,000 nautical miles (110,000 kilometers), symbolically matching the fictional endurance of Captain Nemo's submarine in Jules Verne's classic novel 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas'. This achievement represented a significant technological breakthrough in naval engineering and nuclear propulsion.
• Jockey Johnny Longden Achieves Milestone Career Victory On February 28, 1957, legendary jockey Johnny Longden secured his 5,000th career victory, marking a significant achievement in horse racing history. This milestone highlighted Longden's exceptional skill, consistency, and longevity in the competitive world of horse racing.

Events in 1957

February 28, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 28, 1957

Newspapers from Feb. 28, 1957

February 28, 1957 was a Thursday and it was the 59th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1957 can also be written as 2/28/1957 in the US and as 28/2/1957 in UK and Europe.

February 28, 1957 in February 1957 calendar

Famous people born on February 28, 1957:

• John Turturro

  Acclaimed American actor and filmmaker known for distinctive character roles in independent and mainstream films, including works by the...

• Nathalie Ménigon

  French criminal associated with Action Directe, a far-left terrorist group active in the 1980s, convicted for violent revolutionary...

• Cindy Wilson

  Founding member of the iconic new wave band B-52's, known for her unique vocal style and energetic stage performances.

• Ainsley Harriott

  Charismatic British celebrity chef and television presenter, famous for his energetic cooking shows and engaging personality.

• Jan Ceulemans

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on February 28th

February 28, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1957 was Young Love by Tab Hunter, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

1. Tab Hunter - Young Love
2. Elvis Presley - Too Much
3. Sonny James - Young Love
4. Harry Belafonte - Banana Boat (Day-O)
5. The Tarriers - The Banana Boat Song

February 28, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 1957 was The Garden Of Eden by Frankie Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

1. Frankie Vaughan - The Garden Of Eden
2. Guy Mitchell - Singing The Blues
3. Pat Boone - Friendly Persuasion
4. Lonnie Donegan - Don't You Rock Me Daddy-O

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 28, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 28, 1957 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 February 28, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:38 am and setting at 06:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 14, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Mar 16, 1957.

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Your place in the Universe on February 28, 1957

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Someone born on February 28, 1957 is:

68 years 2 months old,

or 818 months and 15 days old,

or 3558 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24911 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 1957?

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 28, 1957.

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