The largest single-dish radio telescope in the world became operational on October 11. The 76 metres-diameter telescope was installed in Jodrell Bank, Cheshire, UK.

• 1957年10月11日，世界上最大的单碟无线电望远镜开始投入使用。此台望远镜的直径长达76米，被建在英国柴郡的约德雷尔河岸。