Born in March 1957 - Zodiac Signs, Personality and Horoscopes

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March 1957 Tropical Ephemeris

What happened in March 1957

• March 1, 1957: U Nu becomes the first Prime Minister of Burma (Myanmar), leading the country through a period of political and economic transition.
• March 3, 1957: Net als toen, performed by Corry Brokken, wins the Eurovision Song Contest 1957 for the Netherlands, marking the country's first victory in the competition.
• March 6, 1957: Ghana gains independence from the United Kingdom, becoming the first sub-Saharan African country to achieve independence.
• March 8, 1957: Egypt reopens the Suez Canal, a vital waterway for international trade, after it was closed during the Suez Crisis in 1956.
• March 14, 1957: Indonesian President Sukarno declares martial law in response to political instability and rebellion, consolidating his power and leading to a period of authoritarian rule.
• March 17, 1957: Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay and 24 others are killed in a plane crash, causing national mourning and political upheaval.
• March 20, 1957: French news magazine L'Express exposes the use of torture by the French army against Algerian prisoners during the Algerian War, sparking international condemnation and leading to calls for an end to the conflict.
• March 25, 1957: The Treaty of Rome establishes the European Economic Community (EEC), a major step in the integration of Western European countries and the foundation for the future European Union.
• March 27, 1957: The 29th Academy Awards ceremony is held in Hollywood, with Around the World in 80 Days winning Best Picture, solidifying its status as a classic film.