In September 1957, a number of significant events took place around the world. On September 4th, the Ford Motor Company introduced the Edsel, a new line of automobiles. The Soviet Union launched the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, on September 5th, marking the beginning of the space race. On September 24th, President Dwight D. Eisenhower sent federal troops to Little Rock, Arkansas, to enforce the desegregation of schools following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Brown v. Board of Education.
September 1957 also saw the debut of the popular TV show “Maverick” on September 22nd. In sports, the Brooklyn Dodgers played their last game at Ebbets Field on September 24th before moving to Los Angeles the following year. Overall, September 1957 was a month of significant cultural and historical events.
Calendar For September 1957
Births and Deaths in September 1957
Several notable individuals were born in September 1957, including actress Fran Drescher on September 30th and musician Nick Cave on September 22nd. Unfortunately, September 1957 also saw the passing of influential figures such as painter Oliver Hardy on September 2nd and actor Ted Healy on September 21st.
As the world continued to experience political and social changes, September 1957 marked a turning point in history. From the launch of Sputnik 1 to the desegregation of schools in the United States, the events of this month had a lasting impact on the world we live in today.