Famous Birthdays
- Jan Hooks, American comedienne and actress (SNL, 1986-94; Designing Women, 1991-93; 3rd Rock from the Sun, 1996-2000), born in Decatur, Georgia (d. 2014)
- Kenji Kawai, Japanese film score composer, born in Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan
- Olsen Filipaina, New Zealand rugby league five eighth (28 Tests; Auckland RL, Balmain RLFC, Eastern Suburbs RLFC, North Sydney DRLFC), born in Kaikohe, New Zealand (d. 2022)
Famous Deaths
- William Orlamond, Danish actor (Flesh and the Devil, The Wind), dies at 89
1957 Highlights
About April 23, 1957
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 5 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cumberland Gap - Lonnie Donegan
