What happended in 1957?
In UK: Monarch is Elizabeth II. Prime Minister is Anthony Eden (Conservative) but resigns on 10 January due to ill health and Harold Macmillan (Conservative) takes over. Macmillan later told the country "most of our people have never had it so good". The Queen grants the Duke of Edinburgh (her husband) the title of a Prince of the United Kingdom. The Queen also makes the first televised Royal Christmas Message. Ian Fleming publishes James Bond in 'From Russia, with Love'.
In USA: President is Dwight D. Eisenhower (R-Kansas/New York then Pennsylvania) with Vice President Richard Nixon (R-California). The Cold War (1947–1991) continues. Elvis Presley, aged only 22, buys Graceland for $100,000. The musical West Side Story opens on Broadway.
In USA: President is Dwight D. Eisenhower (R-Kansas/New York then Pennsylvania) with Vice President Richard Nixon (R-California). The Cold War (1947–1991) continues. Elvis Presley, aged only 22, buys Graceland for $100,000. The musical West Side Story opens on Broadway.
| Obv | Rev | Cat | Coin |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  | Sovereigns | 1957 Gold Sovereign |