Dedan Kimathi Executed by British Colonial Government February 18, 1957
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South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem begins a state visit to the United States, his regime's main sponsor. Date: May 8, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on May 8 đ Events on this day in 1957 đ On This Day (Today) More events from 1957Evelyn Waugh Publishes The Ordeal of Gilbert…
Carlos Castillo Armas, dictator of Guatemala, is assassinated. Date: July 26, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on July 26 đ Events on this day in 1957 đ On This Day (Today) More events from 1957Britain Tests First Hydrogen Bomb at Malden Island, May 15, 1957Mw 6.5 Farsinaj Earthquake in Iran Kills…
The 8.6 Mw⯠Andreanof Islands earthquake shakes the Aleutian Islands, causing over $5 million in damage from ground movement and a destructive tsunami. Date: March 9, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on March 9 đ Events on this day in 1957 đ On This Day (Today) More events from 1957Tunisian King…
Vickers Viscount G-AOHP of British European Airways crashes at Ballerup after the failure of three engines on approach to Copenhagen Airport. The cause is a malfunction of the anti-icing system on the aircraft. There are no fatalities. Date: November 17, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on November 17 đ Events on…
John Diefenbaker leads the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada to a stunning upset in the 1957 Canadian federal election, ending 22 years of Liberal Party government. Date: June 10, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on June 10 đ Events on this day in 1957 đ On This Day (Today) More events…
Sputnik program: The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 2. On board is the first animal to enter orbit, a dog named Laika. Date: November 3, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on November 3 đ Events on this day in 1957 đ On This Day (Today) More events from 1957Hamilton Watch Company Introduces…