Born in January 1957 - Zodiac Signs, Personality and Horoscopes

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January 1957 Tropical Ephemeris

What happened in January 1957

• January 1, 1957: The Saarland, a territory previously under French control, joined West Germany.
• January 3, 1957: Hamilton Watch Company introduced the first electric watch, marking a significant advancement in watch technology.
• January 5, 1957: South African cricketer Russell Endean became the first player to be dismissed for handling the ball in Test cricket, setting a precedent for future dismissals of this kind.
• January 9, 1957: British Prime Minister Anthony Eden resigned from his position, leading to a change in the country's leadership.
• January 10, 1957: Harold Macmillan succeeded Anthony Eden as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, assuming the role of the country's leader.
• January 11, 1957: The African Convention, an organization advocating for African unity and independence, was founded in Dakar, Senegal, marking a milestone in the African liberation movement.
• January 14, 1957: Kripalu Maharaj was recognized as the fifth Jagadguru (world teacher) after delivering a series of speeches before Hindu scholars, solidifying his spiritual leadership.
• January 15, 1957: Throne of Blood, a Japanese film directed by Akira Kurosawa and based on Shakespeare's Macbeth, was released, showcasing Kurosawa's unique cinematic style.
• January 20, 1957: Dwight D. Eisenhower was privately sworn in for his second term as President of the United States, continuing his leadership of the country.
• January 26, 1957: The Ibirapuera Planetarium, the first planetarium in the Southern Hemisphere, was inaugurated in São Paulo, Brazil, promoting astronomy and scientific education in the region.