Federation of Malaya Gains Independence from United Kingdom, August 31, 1957
Date: August 31, 1957
Date: August 31, 1957
The 8.6 Mwβ― 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 β π Other events on March 9 π Events on this day in 1957 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1957Walter James…
The S&P 500 stock market index is introduced, replacing the S&P 90. Date: March 4, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 4 π Events on this day in 1957 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1957Israel Withdraws from Sinai Peninsula, January 22, 1957Short Solent 3 Crashes Near Chessell,…
The Suez Canal in Egypt is cleared and opens to shipping following the Suez Crisis. Date: April 9, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 9 π Events on this day in 1957 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1957Hurricane Audrey Devastates Texas-Louisiana Border, Kills 400+ (June 27, 1957)Israel…
At Malden Island in the Pacific Ocean, Britain tests its first hydrogen bomb in Operation Grapple. Date: May 15, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 15 π Events on this day in 1957 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1957Anthony Eden Resigns After Suez Canal Failure, January 9,…
A United States Air Force aircraft disappears with all 67 people on board somewhere over the Pacific Ocean. Date: March 22, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 22 π Events on this day in 1957 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1957United Kingdom Agrees to Singaporean Self-Rule, April…
The African Convention is founded in Dakar, Senegal. Date: January 11, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 11 π Events on this day in 1957 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1957International Atomic Energy Agency Established, July 29, 1957New York, Ontario and Western Railway Final Run, March 29,…