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May 1957 Tropical Ephemeris

What happened in May 1957

• May 2, 1957: "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika", a song written by Cornelis Jacobus Langenhoven, becomes the national anthem of South Africa, replacing "God Save the Queen", which is retained as a royal anthem. This marked a significant change in South Africa's political and cultural identity, as it signaled the country's transition to independence and self-governance.
• May 8, 1957: South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem begins a state visit to the United States, his regime's main sponsor. Diem's visit was intended to strengthen ties between South Vietnam and the United States, and to secure American support for his government. The visit was successful in achieving these goals, and the United States continued to provide significant military and economic aid to South Vietnam throughout the Vietnam War.
• May 15, 1957: Operation Grapple: At Malden Island in the Pacific, Britain tests its first hydrogen bomb, which fails to detonate properly. The test was part of Britain's efforts to develop its own nuclear weapons program, and the failure of the hydrogen bomb was a setback for the program. However, Britain eventually succeeded in developing a hydrogen bomb, and it became one of the world's leading nuclear powers.
• May 16, 1957: Paul-Henri Spaak becomes the new Secretary General of NATO. Spaak was a prominent Belgian politician and diplomat, and he served as Secretary General of NATO from 1957 to 1961. During his tenure, Spaak helped to strengthen NATO's military and political capabilities, and he played a key role in the organization's response to the Berlin Crisis of 1961.
• May 24, 1957: May 24 incident: Anti-American riots erupt in Taipei, Taiwan. The riots were sparked by a rumor that an American soldier had killed a Taiwanese woman, and they quickly spread throughout the city. The riots resulted in the deaths of several people and the destruction of property. The incident strained relations between the United States and Taiwan, and it led to the withdrawal of American military forces from the island.
• May 30, 1957: Real Madrid beats Fiorentina 2–0 at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid, to win the 1956–57 European Cup (football). The victory was Real Madrid's second consecutive European Cup title, and it cemented the team's status as one of the greatest football clubs in the world. Real Madrid has since gone on to win a record 14 European Cup/UEFA Champions League titles, and it remains one of the most successful clubs in European football history.