Calculate Your Age and Discover What Happened in 1957

People born in 1957 would be 67 years old today. They've been alive for an impressive 67 years! Use our age calculator to see exactly how many days, weeks, or even months they've experienced. In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, marking the start of the space age. The Civil Rights Act of 1957, the first federal civil rights legislation since Reconstruction, was signed into law.

What Major Happened in 1957?

Below are 10 major events that happened in the year 1957 when you were 67 years old.

1. The Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the world's first artificial satellite, into orbit.
2. The Civil Rights Act of 1957 was enacted in the United States, marking the first significant civil rights legislation since Reconstruction.
3. The first electric portable typewriter, the IBM Model A Electric, was introduced.
4. The Treaty of Rome established the European Economic Community (EEC), precursor to the European Union.
5. The Frisbee was invented by Walter Morrison.
6. The Ford Edsel, one of the biggest marketing flops in automotive history, was introduced.
7. The Little Rock Nine integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, under federal protection.
8. The Cat in the Hat, written by Dr. Seuss, was published.
9. The Mackinac Bridge, one of the longest suspension bridges in the world, opened in Michigan.
10. Elvis Presley purchased Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tennessee.

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