What happened this day in history June 22, 1957

What are the important events that happened on June 22, 1957? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

June 22, 1957: Facts & Myths About This Day

June 22, 1957 is the 173rd day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 192 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is June 9, 1957 – a Saturday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectaheptacontatrigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $2,184.80. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Cancer is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Pearl is the modern birthstone for this month. Moonstone is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Rooster is the mythical animal and Fire is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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June 22, 1957 Historical Events

  • 1957
    The Soviet Union launches an R-12 missile for the first time (in the Kapustin Yar).

Who were born on June 22, 1957?

  • 1957
    Danny Baker, English comedy writer, journalist, radio DJ and screenwriter
  • 1957
    Garry Gary Beers, Australian bassist (INXS)
  • 1957
    Kevin Bond, Former English footballer, current manager

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