Historical Events
- Amelia Wershoven sets record of female throwing a baseball (252'4½")
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Carole Bouquest, French actress (On Her Majesty's Secret Service), born in Paris, France
- Denis Leary, American actor and comedian (Rescue Me), born in Worcester, Massachusetts
- Ron Strykert, Australian rock guitarist (Men At Work - "Who Can It Be Now?"), born in Korumburra, Victoria [several sources cite August 17]
Famous Deaths
- Wawrzyniec Żuławski, Polish composer, dies during an alpine rescue mission on Mont Blanc, in the Alps, at 41
1957 Highlights
About August 18, 1957
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: All Shook Up - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: All Shook Up - 
