Date: January 5, 1957
In a speech given to the United States Congress, United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower announces the establishment of what will later be called the Eisenhower Doctrine. Date: January 5, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 5 📅 Events on this day in 1957 📅 On This Day (Today) More…
The flag carrier airline of Greece for decades, Olympic Airways, is founded by Aristotle Onassis following the acquisition of "TAE – Greek National Airlines". Date: April 6, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 6 📅 Events on this day in 1957 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1957Suez…
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 → 📅 Other events on November 3 📅 Events on this day in 1957 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1957African Convention Founded in…
Suez Crisis: The Suez Canal is reopened following the introduction of UNEF peacekeepers to the region. Date: April 24, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 24 📅 Events on this day in 1957 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1957Dedan Kimathi Executed by British Colonial Government February 18,…
Project Vanguard: A launchpad explosion of Vanguard TV3 thwarts the first United States attempt to launch a satellite into Earth orbit. Date: December 6, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 6 📅 Events on this day in 1957 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1957Vickers VC.1 Viking Crash…
The International Atomic Energy Agency is established. Date: July 29, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 29 📅 Events on this day in 1957 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1957South Africa Approves University Racial Separation, May 22, 1957Mw 6.5 Farsinaj Earthquake in Iran Kills 1,119, Damages 5,000…