How 'Abdel Nasser Radio' Forced the BBC to Speak Somali?
The article discusses how the emergence of 'Abdel Nasser Radio' compelled the BBC to broadcast in Somali for the first time in 1957, reshaping Somali national consciousness and paving the way for independence in 1960.
The former representative car of Finnair's CEO has appeared for sale - It has been standing in a warm garage for 35 years
A classic 1957 Opel Kapitän, once the representative car of the CEO of Finnair, is now for sale after sitting in a warm garage for 35 years.
Aberdeen sees sunshine for the first time in 21 days
Aberdeen experienced its first sunshine in 21 days, ending the longest sunless period since 1957, following weeks of heavy rain and wintry weather in the region.
Those Sweet Poisons on the Côte d'Azur
Frédéric Dard's 1957 noir novel, 'Those Sweet Poisons', serves as a gripping precursor to the subsequent film adaptation directed by Robert Hossein in 1958.
Review ⟩ Hit Warning: "In the Blood Trace", an aging photographer chases a beautiful young woman
The new production at Kellerteater, a witty crime story entitled "In the Blood Trace", transports the audience to London in 1957, narrated by a former police photographer struggling with personal and financial difficulties, who is accompanied by a genie alongside his camera.
A gothic painting missing since 1957 found in the USA thanks to artificial intelligence
A 15th-century gothic painting by Nicolás Francés, lost since 1957, was discovered in the Springfield Museum in Massachusetts, aided by historian Jaime Gallego and artificial intelligence.
How did the USA become the world's policeman? This document was crucial
The Eisenhower Doctrine, announced by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on January 5, 1957, was a key foreign policy document aiming to establish U.S. support for Middle Eastern nations against communism during the Cold War.
When Does the Space Race Between Two Superpowers Begin?
The launch of Sputnik 1 on October 4, 1957, marked the beginning of the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States, representing a significant technological milestone in global space exploration.
Diaries of Arno Schmidt: Unable to Handle One's Own Radicality
The only surviving diary of Arno Schmidt covers the years 1957 to 1962, revealing the portrait of a restless, genius loner.
Ghana wins independence on that day. Her example has inspired others
On March 6, 1957, Ghana became the first African country to gain independence from British colonial rule, marking a significant moment in the end of colonialism in Africa and inspiring other nations on the continent.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor - Did you know it originated from New Orleans?
The feast of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, along with its associated customs, was brought to Croatia by the Ursuline sisters from New Orleans in 1957 and is now celebrated on January 8th with a growing number of devotees.