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1957 in Poland

Explore 4 historical events and records for Poland in 1957.

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Historical records for Poland in 1957

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October

2 October 1957

Nuclear Power

Rapacki, Adam · Warsaw · Foreign Secretary of Poland · Government / Government of Poland

Makes a speech at the United Nations proposing a nuclear free zone in central Europe

Other events (month unknown)

1957

Election

Gierek, Edward · Member Communist Party · Politics / PUWP

Elected to the Polish Parliament

1957

First Secretary

Gierek, Edward · Katowice · First Secretary · Politics / PUWP

Appointed First Secretary of the Katowice City Party

1957

Two Goals Against Soviet Union

Cieślik, Gerard · Chorzów · Forward · Sport / Football

Cieślik scored twice as Poland beat the Soviet Union 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier, an emotionally significant victory in front of a vast home crowd.

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