What happened on Wednesday May 29, 1957?

Here's what happened on May 29, 1957:

• Algerian Rebel Violence During the Algerian War of Independence, rebels executed 336 individuals deemed as collaborators with French colonial authorities. This event underscores the brutal nature of the conflict and the intense struggle for Algerian independence.
• NYC Baseball Team Relocation Discussions New York City Mayor Robert Wagner initiated discussions with the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers regarding their proposed westward relocation. This meeting would ultimately lead to the historic move of both teams to California, fundamentally changing the landscape of Major League Baseball.
• Laos Government Resignation The government of Prince Suvanna Phuma in Laos resigned, marking a significant political transition in the country during the late 1950s. This event highlights the political instability prevalent in Southeast Asian nations during the Cold War era.

Events in 1957

May 29, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 29, 1957

Newspapers from May. 29, 1957

May 29, 1957 was a Wednesday and it was the 149th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 29, 1957 can also be written as 5/29/1957 in the US and as 29/5/1957 in UK and Europe.

May 29, 1957 in May 1957 calendar

Famous people born on May 29, 1957:

• Mohsen Makhmalbaf

  Renowned Iranian film director known for his influential works in world cinema, exploring social and political themes through innovative...

• Ted Levine

  American actor famous for his iconic role as Buffalo Bill in 'The Silence of the Lambs', a performance that became a landmark in cinematic...

• Jean-Christophe Yoccoz
• Jeb Hensarling

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on May 29th

Famous people died on May 29, 1957:

• James Whale

  English actor and director (d.57).

• Olga Vittoria Gentilli
• Herbert Lang
• Paul Wing

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on May 29th

May 29, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 29, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. Elvis Presley - All Shook Up
2. The Diamonds - Little Darlin'
3. Perry Como - Round And Round
4. Pat Boone - Love Letters In The Sand
5. Chuck Berry - School Day (Ring Ring Goes the Bell)

May 29, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 29, 1957 was Butterfly by Andy Williams, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

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 29th 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 29, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 29, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 29, 1957 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 29, 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 29, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 05:37 am and setting at 09:34 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 29, 1957

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Someone born on May 29, 1957 is:

67 years 11 months old,

or 815 months and 15 days old,

or 3546 weeks

or 24822 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 29, 1957?

There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 29, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 29, 1957.

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