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Born in 1957: Singapore

This was Singapore in 1957. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Singapore like in 1957?

Here is what Singapore was like in 1957. In cinemas, people watched “Pontianak”. In the news: Second Merdeka talks. 1957 was also the Year of the Fire Rooster, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1957.

Films

  • Pontianak · Cathay-Keris Films
  • Bujang Lapok (The Three Over-aged Bachelors) · Malay Film Productions (1957-11-30)

Cars

  • Fords made in Bukit Timah · Ford

Snacks and ice creams

  • Ice balls

Phones and gadgets

  • The Rediffusion box · Rediffusion

Fashion

  • Traditional dress every day
  • Metro opens on High Street · Metro

In the news

  • Second Merdeka talks (1957-03-11)
  • Britain agrees to self-government (1957-04-11)
  • The first Pontianak film (1957-04-27)
  • Berita Harian is launched (1957-07-01)
  • RAF jet crashes into homes (1957-07-08)
  • Operation Apple arrests (1957-08-21)
  • The Workers' Party is formed (1957-11-03)
  • First Mayor of Singapore (1957-12-24)

1957: the Year of the Fire Rooster

People born from about 4 February 1957 to 3 February 1958 share the Rooster as their year animal, with the Fire element: precision and honesty with warmth and passion. Those born earlier in January belong to the Fire Monkey year.

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What was Singapore like in 1957?

Here is what Singapore was like in 1957. In cinemas, people watched “Pontianak”. In the news: Second Merdeka talks. 1957 was also the Year of the Fire Rooster, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1957.

What animal year was 1957?

1957 was the Year of the Fire Rooster, from about 4 February 1957 to 3 February 1958. People born in January 1957 belong to the Fire Monkey year.

How old is someone born in 1957?

Someone born in 1957 turns 69 in 2026.

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Last updated October 27, 2026