Date: December 13, 1957
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 1957Britain Tests First Hydrogen…
The Soviet Union successfully conducts a long-range test flight of the R-7 Semyorka, the first intercontinental ballistic missile. Date: August 21, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 21 📅 Events on this day in 1957 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1957Walter James Bolton Last Legal Execution in…
The S&P 500 stock market index is introduced, replacing the S&P 90. Date: March 4, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 4 📅 Events on this day in 1957 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1957George Town, Penang Becomes City by Royal Charter, January 1, 1957S&P 500 Introduced,…
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 1957Upper…
Tonight Starring Jack Paar premieres on NBC with Jack Paar beginning the modern day talk show. 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 1957Carlos Castillo Armas Assassinated in Guatemala July 26, 1957George…
Kripalu Maharaj is named fifth Jagadguru (world teacher) after giving seven days of speeches before 500 Hindu scholars. Date: January 14, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 14 📅 Events on this day in 1957 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1957United States and Canada Form NORAD -…