February 14 » Voting machines are approved by the U.S. Congress for use in federal elections.
March 31 » Malolos, capital of the First Philippine Republic, is captured by American forces.
July 11 » Fiat founded by Giovanni Agnelli in Turin, Italy.
September 13 » Mackinder, Ollier and Brocherel make the first ascent of Batian (5,199 m - 17,058ft), the highest peak of Mount Kenya.
November 28 » The Second Boer War: a British column is engaged by Boer forces at the Battle of Modder River; although the Boers withdraw, the British suffer heavy casualties.
December 2 » Philippine–American War: The Battle of Tirad Pass, termed "The Filipino Thermopylae", is fought.
Day of death February 18, 1957
The temperature on February 18, 1957 was between -1.1 °C and 7.2 °C and averaged 2.2 °C. There was 0.1 mm of rain during 0.2 hours. There was 5.4 hours of sunshine (53%). The partly clouded was. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the southwest. Source: KNMI
March 4 » The S&P 500 stock market index is introduced, replacing the S&P 90.
May 15 » At Malden Island in the Pacific Ocean, Britain tests its first hydrogen bomb in Operation Grapple.
May 22 » South Africa's government approves of racial separation in universities.
November 3 » Sputnik program: The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 2. On board is the first animal to enter orbit, a dog named Laika.
November 7 » Cold War: The Gaither Report calls for more American missiles and fallout shelters.
December 2 » United Nations Security Council Resolution 126 relating to Kashmir conflict is adopted.
Day of burial February 21, 1957
The temperature on February 21, 1957 was between -0.1 °C and 5.2 °C and averaged 2.0 °C. There was 2.6 hours of sunshine (25%). The partly or heavily clouded was. The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the southwest. Source: KNMI
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