United Kingdom Agrees to Singaporean Self-Rule, April 11, 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…

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 → 📅 Other events on June 10 📅 Events on this day in 1957 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…

Ghana becomes the first Sub-Saharan country to gain independence from the British. Date: March 6, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 6 📅 Events on this day in 1957 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1957Eisenhower Announces Eisenhower Doctrine to Congress, January 5, 1957Hamilton Watch Company Introduces First…

Kenyan rebel leader Dedan Kimathi is executed by the British colonial government. Date: February 18, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 18 📅 Events on this day in 1957 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1957Walter James Bolton Last Legal Execution in New Zealand, February 18, 1957USAF Aircraft…

British Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden resigns from office following his failure to retake the Suez Canal from Egyptian sovereignty. Date: January 9, 1957 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 9 📅 Events on this day in 1957 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1957Walter Frederick Morrison Sells Flying…