What happened on Saturday October 05, 1957?

Here's what happened on October 05, 1957:

• Sputnik I Completes First Earth Orbit On October 5, 1957, Sputnik I, the first artificial satellite launched by the Soviet Union, successfully completed its inaugural orbit around the Earth. This groundbreaking moment marked the beginning of the Space Age and intensified the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union, fundamentally transforming global technological and geopolitical dynamics.
• Yugoslav Dissident Milovan Djilas Sentenced Yugoslav intellectual and political dissident Milovan Djilas was sentenced to 7 years in prison, reflecting the strict political repression in communist Yugoslavia under Josip Broz Tito's regime. Djilas, a former high-ranking communist official, was punished for his critical writings and opposition to the government's policies.
• 11th NHL All-Star Game The 11th NHL All-Star Game took place in Montreal, with the NHL All-Stars defeating the Montreal team 5-3 in an exciting exhibition match showcasing the league's top hockey talent.
• Jeanne Evert, Tennis Player Jeanne Evert, a tennis player and sister of the famous tennis champion Chris Evert, was noted in the historical records on this date.

Events in 1957

October 05, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 05, 1957

Newspapers from Oct. 05, 1957

October 05, 1957: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Chicago Bears - Baltimore Colts : 10 - 21
• Cleveland Browns - Pittsburgh Steelers : 23 - 12
• New York Giants - Philadelphia Eagles : 24 - 20

October 05, 1957 was a Saturday and it was the 278th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 05, 1957 can also be written as 10/5/1957 in the US and as 5/10/1957 in UK and Europe.

October 05, 1957 in October 1957 calendar

Famous people born on October 05, 1957:

• Bernie Mac

  Renowned African American comedian and actor known for his sharp wit, stand-up comedy, and roles in films like 'The Original Kings of...

• Bernard Jeffrey McCullough [Bernie Mac] in Chicago Illinois USA American actor/comedian (The Bernie

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• Russell Simmons

  Influential music and media entrepreneur, co-founder of Def Jam Recordings and a key figure in hip-hop culture.

• Lee Thompson

  Saxophonist and founding member of the British ska band Madness, known for his distinctive musical style and contributions to the band's...

• Lee "Kix" Thompson

  Saxophonist of Madness band, known as 'Kix'.

• Mark Geragos

  High-profile criminal defense attorney known for representing celebrities and controversial clients in high-stakes legal cases, including...

• Philippe Houvion
• Haydn Gwynne
• Marco Civoli
• Jeanne Evert

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on October 5th

Famous people died on October 05, 1957:

• José Leandro Andrade
• Ernesta Bittanti Battisti

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on October 5th

October 05, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 05, 1957 was Tammy by Debbie Reynolds, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

1. Debbie Reynolds - Tammy
2. Paul Anka - Diana
3. Jimmie Rodgers - Honeycomb
4. Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On
5. The Crickets - That'll Be The Day

October 05, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 05, 1957 was Diana by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

1. Paul Anka - Diana
2. Pat Boone - Love Letters In The Sand
3. Johnny Duncan & The Blue Grass Boys - Last Train To San Fernando
4. Harry Belafonte - Island In The Sun
5. Elvis Presley - All Shook Up

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th is Libra.

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October 05, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 05, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 05, 1957 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 05, 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 October 05, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 04:48 pm and setting at 04:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 09, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Oct 08, 1957.

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Your place in the Universe on October 05, 1957

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Someone born on October 05, 1957 is:

67 years 7 months old,

or 811 months and 2 days old,

or 3526 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24686 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 05, 1957?

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 05, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 05, 1957.

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