Number 1 Songs in 1957 — UK and US Charts
UK #1
"Diana"
Paul Anka
The Canadian teenager's ode to an older woman was a worldwide smash and spent nine weeks at number one in the UK. Paul Anka was just 16 when he wrote and recorded it.
US #1
"All Shook Up"
Elvis Presley
Elvis dominated the charts again with this playful rocker, which spent eight weeks at number one. It was one of four Elvis singles to top the Billboard chart in 1957 alone.
Biggest Films of 1957 — Box Office Hits
The Bridge on the River Kwai
Box Office: $30 million (worldwide)
David Lean's war epic won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture. William Holden and Alec Guinness starred, with Guinness winning Best Actor. The film's whistled march became instantly iconic.
Fashion and Style of 1957
Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era
Architecture and Buildings of 1957
Buildings completed and structures opened in 1957