57th

57th is the ordinal form of the number 57, used to designate position in ordered sequences and to name places, institutions, and events. It appears in geography, military designations, and cultural contexts, among other uses, and is commonly encountered in lists such as street names, latitude and longitude references, and edition numbers.

Geography and places commonly tagged with the number include streets and routes. For example, 57th Street is a major east–west street in Manhattan, New York City, running through midtown and near cultural institutions. Carnegie Hall sits near the intersection of 57th Street and Seventh Avenue, making the street a notable reference point in the city.

Latitude and geology contexts also employ the ordinal form. The 57th parallel north is a circle of latitude that passes through parts of Europe, Asia, and North America, used for geographic demarcation and mapping.

Military and administrative uses are common for numbered ordinals. The designation 57th has been applied to multiple military units in different countries, including regiments in the British Army and various American formations identified as the 57th.

In arts and media, ordinal sequences are often remembered by edition numbers. The 57th Academy Awards took place in 1985, honoring films released in 1984, with Amadeus winning Best Picture.

Other uses include the general practice of numbering years, anniversaries, and organizational entries as the 57th in a series. The term “57th” thus appears across geography, history, and culture as a standard means of ordering and identification.