What happened this day in history October 24, 1957

What are the important events that happened on October 24, 1957? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 24, 1957: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 24, 1957 is the 297th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 68 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is October 11, 1957 – a Thursday. 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 ‘dihectaenneacontaheptagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $1,158.30. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Scorpio 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 24, 1957 Historical Events

  • 1957
    The USAF starts the X-20 Dyna-Soar program.

Who were born on October 24, 1957?

  • 1957
    John Kassir, American actor and comedian
  • 1957
    Ron Gardenhire, German-born American baseball manager

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