What happened this day in history October 11, 1957

What are the important events that happened on October 11, 1957? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 11, 1957: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 11, 1957 is the 284th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 81 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is September 28, 1957 – a Friday. 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 ‘dihectaoctacontatetragon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $22,112.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Libra is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper 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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October 11, 1957 Historical Events

  • 1957
    Space Race: M.I.T. scientists calculate Sputnik I’s booster rocket’s orbit.

Who were born on October 11, 1957?

  • 1957
    Dawn French, Welsh comedian,actress and screenwriter
  • 1957
    Paul Bown, English actor
  • 1957
    Paul Sereno, American paleontologist

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