What happened on Sunday December 22, 1957?

Here's what happened on December 22, 1957:

• U.S. Civil Rights Commission Established The Civil Rights Commission is established in the United States under the Civil Rights Act of 1957, a crucial step in the ongoing struggle for racial equality and civil liberties.
• Many-Worlds Quantum Theory Proposed Hugh Everett III publishes the groundbreaking first scientifically founded many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics, challenging traditional understanding of quantum physics and proposing multiple parallel universes.
• Mao Zedong Admits Mass Executions In a stark admission, Mao Zedong reveals that approximately 800,000 'class enemies' were summarily executed between 1949 and 1954, highlighting the brutal nature of his political regime.
• Asian Flu Pandemic Emerges in China The Asian Flu pandemic begins in China, marking a significant global health crisis that would spread rapidly across continents and cause substantial mortality worldwide.
• Africanized Bees Accidentally Released in Brazil A pivotal ecological event occurs when Africanized honey bees, later known as 'killer bees', are accidentally released in Brazil, leading to significant environmental and agricultural consequences across the Americas.
• First U.S. Television Broadcast of The Nutcracker The CBS afternoon anthology series 'Seven Lively Arts' presents Tchaikovsky's ballet 'The Nutcracker' on U.S. television for the first time, albeit in a heavily abridged format, marking a significant moment in cultural broadcasting.
• 1957 Western Conference Playoff Game In a dramatic playoff game at San Francisco's Kezar Stadium, the Detroit Lions overcome a significant 24-7 halftime deficit to defeat the San Francisco 49ers 31-27, showcasing remarkable comeback resilience.
• New Television Channel Launched in Wyoming KWRB (later renamed KFNE) TV channel 10 begins broadcasting in the Lander-Riverton area of Wyoming, affiliated with ABC, expanding media access in the region.

Events in 1957

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

Magazines from Dec. 22, 1957

Newspapers from Dec. 22, 1957

December 22, 1957: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Detroit Lions - San Francisco 49ers : 31 - 27
• Pittsburgh Steelers - Chicago Cardinals : 27 - 2

December 22, 1957 was a Sunday and it was the 356th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 22, 1957 can also be written as 12/22/1957 in the US and as 22/12/1957 in UK and Europe.

December 22, 1957 in December 1957 calendar

Famous people born on December 22, 1957:

• Ray Romano

  Renowned American comedian and actor, best known for his sitcom 'Everybody Loves Raymond' and stand-up comedy.

• Ricky Ross

  Lead singer of Scottish rock band Deacon Blue, known for their influential album 'Raintown' and hit songs like 'Real Gone Kid'.

• Annie Lemoine

  French journalist and novelist who gained prominence through her television appearances and work with Laurent Ruquier.

• Laurence Rossignol

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on December 22nd

Famous people died on December 22, 1957:

• Frank George Woollard

  English engineer (b. 1883).

• Henri Bédarida

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on December 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 1957 was You Send Me by Sam Cooke, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. Sam Cooke - You Send Me
2. Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
3. Bill Justis - Raunchy
4. The Everly Brothers - Wake Up Little Susie
5. Pat Boone - April Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 22, 1957 was Mary's Boy Child by Harry Belafonte, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. Harry Belafonte - Mary's Boy Child
2. The Everly Brothers - Wake Up Little Susie
3. Johnny Otis & His Orchestra With Marie Adams - Ma He's Making Eyes At Me
4. Malcolm Vaughan - My Special Angel
5. Paul Anka - I Love You Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 22, 1957 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 22, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 08:04 am and setting at 07:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 07, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1958.

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Your place in the Universe on December 22, 1957

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Someone born on December 22, 1957 is:

67 years 4 months old,

or 808 months and 11 days old,

or 3514 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24604 days old,

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

There are 233 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 22nd 2025.

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

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

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