1957
Sputnik orbits Earth
A twenty-three-inch steel ball with four radio whiskers began beeping its way around the earth every ninety-six minutes.
Ghana gains independence
At midnight Kwame Nkrumah stood on a Accra platform and told a vast crowd that Ghana, our beloved country, is free forever.
Treaty of Rome creates Common Market
Six European nations signed a treaty in Rome establishing the European Economic Community.
Little Rock Nine
Nine Black students tried to integrate Central High School in Little Rock and were blocked at the door by an Arkansas National Guard on the orders of Governor…
On the Road published
Jack Kerouac's novel, typed in three weeks on a single hundred-twenty-foot scroll of taped-together paper, told the story of Beat Generation wanderings…
Ford Edsel fails
After two years of hype, Ford unveiled the Edsel, a new mid-priced car named after Henry Ford's son.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1957?
Saeculum lists 6 events from 1957. The most significant is Sputnik orbits Earth: A twenty-three-inch steel ball with four radio whiskers began beeping its way around the earth every ninety-six minutes. The Soviets had gotten there first.
What era was 1957 part of?
1957 falls within the Modern Era (1901-2000). World wars, cold war, and the splitting of the atom.
Which regions saw notable events in 1957?
The events from 1957 span Central Asia, Africa, Europe and North America.