1957
Carlos Castillo Armas, dictator of Guatemala, is assassinated.
Carlos Castillo Armas, dictator of Guatemala, is assassinated.
1957 in History
32 events found for 1957
1957
Heavy rain and a mudslide in Isahaya, western Kyushu, Japan, kills 992.
Heavy rain and a mudslide in Isahaya, western Kyushu, Japan, kills 992.
1957
The International Atomic Energy Agency is established.
The International Atomic Energy Agency is established.
1957
Tonight Starring Jack Paar premieres on NBC with Jack Paar beginning the modern day talk show.
Tonight Starring Jack Paar premieres on NBC with Jack Paar beginning the modern day talk show.
1957
The United States and Canada form the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).
The United States and Canada form the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).
1957
American Bandstand, a show dedicated to the teenage "baby-boomers" by playing the songs and showing popular dances of…
American Bandstand, a show dedicated to the teenage "baby-boomers" by playing the songs and showing popular dances of…
1957
The Soviet Union successfully conducts a long-range test flight of the R-7 Semyorka, the first intercontinental…
The Soviet Union successfully conducts a long-range test flight of the R-7 Semyorka, the first intercontinental…
1957
U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond begins a filibuster to prevent the United States Senate from voting on the Civil Rights…
U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond begins a filibuster to prevent the United States Senate from voting on the Civil Rights…
1957
The Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) gains its independence from the United Kingdom.
The Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) gains its independence from the United Kingdom.
1957
President Ngô Đình Diệm of South Vietnam becomes the first foreign head of state to make a state visit to Australia.
President Ngô Đình Diệm of South Vietnam becomes the first foreign head of state to make a state visit to Australia.
1957
American Civil Rights Movement: Little Rock Crisis: The governor of Arkansas calls out the National Guard to prevent…
American Civil Rights Movement: Little Rock Crisis: The governor of Arkansas calls out the National Guard to prevent…
1957
Cuban Revolution: Fulgencio Batista bombs the revolt in Cienfuegos.
Cuban Revolution: Fulgencio Batista bombs the revolt in Cienfuegos.