Historical Events
- Chicago Cub pitchers walk NL record 9 Reds in 5th inning
Famous Birthdays
- Boris Williams, French-English drummer (The Cure - "Friday I'm In Love"), born in Versailles, France
- David J [Haskins], British alternative rock bassist, lyricist (Bauhaus; Love And Rockets), and playwright (Silver for Gold), born in Northampton, England
Famous Deaths
- Andries Cornelis Dirk de Graeff, Dutch politician (Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1926-31), dies at 84
1957 Highlights
About April 24, 1957
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 1 month and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cumberland Gap - Lonnie Donegan
