What Happened on December 18, 1957

Historical Events

  • World's first full scale nuclear power plant, for peacetime use only, begins to generate electricity at the Shippingport Atomic Power Station in Pennsylvania

Famous Birthdays

  • John Webster, Canadian session and touring rock keyboardist (Red Rider - "Big League"), and film score composer, born in Canada

About December 18, 1957

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 4 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius

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